CBD SOUTH - #Completed: The Hyde - 36L / 120M / res

CULWULLA · February 6th, 2004, 04:21 AM

The 20storey/80m 157 Liverpool st building has been approved to be reconstructed into a new apartment block.
The office bldg built in 1972 is a sorry sight and this will improve the vista no doubt. The first 10 floors will now extend to the street and balcs added with rooftop penthouse!
#the bldg was used in an aussie movie made in late 80;s called "the 13th floor" staring Miranda Otto.The lifts in the bldg are posessed by evil and kill everyone !lol
terrible flick.

Vitriol · February 6th, 2004, 06:07 AM

I remember that movie. Didn't the elevator go berserk?

I would say "The Thirteenth Floor" was a notch above the straight-to-television trash, "Coda" starring Penny Cook.

CULWULLA · February 6th, 2004, 06:28 AM

model pic>

February 6th, 2004, 07:28 AM

It can only be an improvement! It has always been a cheap, dismal building. Many years ago I had the pleasure of going inside on business and talk about mean and depressing interior spaces!
I have been waiting for this for years.
It is not entirely clear what the design of the new building is like from the block model but the basic elements look much stronger. Architect?

CULWULLA · February 6th, 2004, 12:26 PM

PEDDLE THORP WALKER

Trances · February 7th, 2004, 03:09 PM

that movie sounds like a roit
would have been funny
but yes I almwasyglad to see these small over hauls done !
this looks like a good redevelopment and shows the market and intrest are still there

CULWULLA · June 18th, 2004, 06:00 AM

word is today that Stockland who own 157 liverpool st are going to thankfully DEMOLISH the aging 80m office tower and replace with a 110m apartment tower! crone architects are engaged to design. so far no DA has come in but ill keep posted.

SydneyDude · June 18th, 2004, 08:45 AM

oh i misread thinking a 110m apartment tower was to be built in Liverpool. lol DISSAPOINTED!

CULWULLA · June 18th, 2004, 01:15 PM

lol. i think its a brilliant spot for an apartment tower. These spots should be given to devlopers specifically for apartment towers. Located opposite Hyde park, its very NEW York/central park situation. It will be not much shorter than the massive AMEX tower next door which is 120m. Imagine the views north over park to bot gardens ect.

finn · June 18th, 2004, 02:10 PM

So how tall is the tower in the model pic at top? Just from comparisons sake.

Fabian · June 18th, 2004, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by finn

So how tall is the tower in the model pic at top? Just from comparisons sake.

The original proposal was only 80 metres tall . The 30 metre increase sends up the height almost 30 percent. Cannot wait to see the design.

CULWULLA · June 21st, 2004, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by finn

So how tall is the tower in the model pic at top? Just from comparisons sake.

the refurbed 157 Liverpool st is 80m but new tower will be 110m to roof and 120m to side blade "architectural feature" on eastern face! which happens to equal height of Amex!

Heres pic of block model that came in today!! The detailed model which was given to planner looks good! it has wavy balcs aka- Horizon, and has a nice blade at the top to shut out the horrid AMEX sign to its east!

the view north will be amazing!

will create a nice 400ft wall facing Hyde park

remembering the facade will be wavy balcs so should look abit " North apartments?"

finn · June 21st, 2004, 04:30 AM

Oooh, cool! Looking forward to seeing the more detailed design!

Is the blade really there just to block out the AMEX logo? That logo is damn ugly! Would be pretty cool if that was the reason!

Oh, and will the wall facing the little office building on the end of the block be blank, or will it have some windows or something? It would be a pretty nasty wall if it's all blank!

CULWULLA · June 21st, 2004, 04:47 AM

im pretty sure the west & east walls are blank! maybe some windows? The AMEX apparently is nearing its end for advertising lease. so maybe its just a coincidence.

Muse · June 21st, 2004, 04:53 AM

Now that's more like it! I was wondering about the pip-squeak of a grey model posted earlier that didn't look any taller than what's already there.

Aussie Steve · June 21st, 2004, 05:14 AM

I can't even picture whats on that site now! But this looks good at the moment, but I still want to see detailed plans first before I make a final decision.

SinCity · June 21st, 2004, 05:34 AM

Good riddance to more retro rubbish!

CULWULLA · June 21st, 2004, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Aussie Steve

I can't even picture whats on that site now! But this looks good at the moment, but I still want to see detailed plans first before I make a final decision.

its a horrible 1972 scraper, wont be missed! (it was used in the 1988 aussie horror flick-13th floor" starring Miranda Otto.lol

pic>

Muse · June 21st, 2004, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CULWULLA

its a horrible 1972 scraper, wont be missed! (it was used in the 1988 aussie horror flick-13th floor" starring Miranda Otto.lol

Haven't seen but I bet the camera looked up at the facade a few times as if it were a really tall building a'la Americano films.

waz · June 21st, 2004, 09:51 AM

i dont if its just me or are those two girls in the forground of the last pic topless sunbaking in Hyde park. Ive been pointing my camera in the wrong direction.

February 6th, 2004, 04:21 AM	#1
CULWULLA Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 46,864 Likes (Received): 30	CBD SOUTH - #Completed: The Hyde - 36L / 120M / res The 20storey/80m 157 Liverpool st building has been approved to be reconstructed into a new apartment block. The office bldg built in 1972 is a sorry sight and this will improve the vista no doubt. The first 10 floors will now extend to the street and balcs added with rooftop penthouse! #the bldg was used in an aussie movie made in late 80;s called "the 13th floor" staring Miranda Otto.The lifts in the bldg are posessed by evil and kill everyone !lol terrible flick. __________________ Sydney Harbour Bridge -1932, Sydney Opera House- 1973, Sydney Tower- 1981, Crown Hotel- 2015..

February 6th, 2004, 06:28 AM	#3
CULWULLA Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 46,864 Likes (Received): 30	model pic> __________________ Sydney Harbour Bridge -1932, Sydney Opera House- 1973, Sydney Tower- 1981, Crown Hotel- 2015..

February 6th, 2004, 12:26 PM	#5
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February 7th, 2004, 03:09 PM	#6
Trances , , and , Fade to Black. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Living in London Posts: 7,896 Likes (Received): 4	that movie sounds like a roit would have been funny but yes I almwasyglad to see these small over hauls done ! this looks like a good redevelopment and shows the market and intrest are still there __________________ "Are we ready to go farther or have we already gone to far?" “He who controls the present, controls the past. He who controls the past, controls the future.”

June 18th, 2004, 06:00 AM	#7
CULWULLA Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 46,864 Likes (Received): 30	word is today that Stockland who own 157 liverpool st are going to thankfully DEMOLISH the aging 80m office tower and replace with a 110m apartment tower! crone architects are engaged to design. so far no DA has come in but ill keep posted. __________________ Sydney Harbour Bridge -1932, Sydney Opera House- 1973, Sydney Tower- 1981, Crown Hotel- 2015..

February 6th, 2004, 06:07 AM	#2
Vitriol I speak the truth Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sydney Posts: 206 Likes (Received): 0	I remember that movie. Didn't the elevator go berserk? I would say "The Thirteenth Floor" was a notch above the straight-to-television trash, "Coda" starring Penny Cook.

February 6th, 2004, 07:28 AM	#4
brizer Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	It can only be an improvement! It has always been a cheap, dismal building. Many years ago I had the pleasure of going inside on business and talk about mean and depressing interior spaces! I have been waiting for this for years. It is not entirely clear what the design of the new building is like from the block model but the basic elements look much stronger. Architect?

June 18th, 2004, 08:45 AM	#8
SydneyDude me! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sydney, New South Wales Posts: 632 Likes (Received): 0	oh i misread thinking a 110m apartment tower was to be built in Liverpool. lol DISSAPOINTED!

June 18th, 2004, 01:15 PM	#9
CULWULLA Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 46,864 Likes (Received): 30	lol. i think its a brilliant spot for an apartment tower. These spots should be given to devlopers specifically for apartment towers. Located opposite Hyde park, its very NEW York/central park situation. It will be not much shorter than the massive AMEX tower next door which is 120m. Imagine the views north over park to bot gardens ect. __________________ Sydney Harbour Bridge -1932, Sydney Opera House- 1973, Sydney Tower- 1981, Crown Hotel- 2015..

June 18th, 2004, 02:10 PM	#10
finn Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 2,517 Likes (Received): 33	So how tall is the tower in the model pic at top? Just from comparisons sake.

June 21st, 2004, 04:30 AM	#13
finn Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 2,517 Likes (Received): 33	Oooh, cool! Looking forward to seeing the more detailed design! Is the blade really there just to block out the AMEX logo? That logo is damn ugly! Would be pretty cool if that was the reason! Oh, and will the wall facing the little office building on the end of the block be blank, or will it have some windows or something? It would be a pretty nasty wall if it's all blank!

June 21st, 2004, 04:47 AM	#14
CULWULLA Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 46,864 Likes (Received): 30	im pretty sure the west & east walls are blank! maybe some windows? The AMEX apparently is nearing its end for advertising lease. so maybe its just a coincidence. __________________ Sydney Harbour Bridge -1932, Sydney Opera House- 1973, Sydney Tower- 1981, Crown Hotel- 2015..

June 21st, 2004, 04:53 AM	#15
Muse Supernature Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 8,630 Likes (Received): 7	Now that's more like it! I was wondering about the pip-squeak of a grey model posted earlier that didn't look any taller than what's already there.

June 21st, 2004, 05:14 AM	#16
Aussie Steve Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 4,620 Likes (Received): 13	I can't even picture whats on that site now! But this looks good at the moment, but I still want to see detailed plans first before I make a final decision.

June 21st, 2004, 05:34 AM	#17
SinCity Streetwalker Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sodom & Gomorrah Posts: 6,839 Likes (Received): 5	Good riddance to more retro rubbish!

June 21st, 2004, 09:51 AM	#20
waz Only in the VIP baby Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sydney Posts: 24 Likes (Received): 0	i dont if its just me or are those two girls in the forground of the last pic topless sunbaking in Hyde park. Ive been pointing my camera in the wrong direction.

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