[Fabian]

They continue to evolve into nice designs. You could build them as they are but I'd be happy to take refinements to the designs.

 

[Fabian]

Moving them is actually proving to be a good idea and densifies the area even more.

 

[Fabian]

At least with the park we get some talls down the southern end and it was intended to be that way.

I hope they can begin the low rise unit complexes as the office towers rise.

 

[Fabian]

Looking forward to it. Now we need the formal D/A's for the buildings.

 

[Fabian]

I am very impressed with those unit towers and was expecting alot less especially R8. Those apartments towards the northern end will surely rival the units in other prominent harbourside addresses.

 

[Fabian]

love the look of the building... Sydney, might not be heading up but definitely moving more and more in the right direction in terms of pushing for well designed buildings..

Sadly NIMBY's will still say "no".

The designs are really doing a good job at proving critics wrong.

 

[Fabian]

Some model photos at the Planning Department Offices in Bridge Street.

 

[Fabian]

That's radical.

Have you ever thought of showcasing your visions in the one thread because that would get us all talking.

 

[Fabian]

Look above you at the renders posted by upwards. Most likely the bars and restaurants will be along the harbour in this building, continuing the success of Kings Street Wharf to the south.

Exactly - its about continuity and integrating both King Street Wharf and Barangaroo and Vice Versa.

Even at the rear of R8 & R9, there will be retail space.

 

[Fabian]

Not yet known.

 

[Fabian]

And by the looks of it, we could also land some of the finest apartment towers in Sydney as well.

 

[Fabian]

^yeah, the 2 resi towers need to be simple but elegant.to finish off the barangaroo project.they dont need to be architectural wonders. the views from them is enough to sell most units.

Also there is no way they will go for iconic designs with the apartment towers in order to ensure that the focus of the buildings is on Crown itself.

 

[Fabian]

I'd like to see a bit of variation in the residential towers. While the AS + GG renders look great, I don't know if I want them to have the same materials as Crown. It would diminish the individual qualities of Crown itself and make it look like two architects were commissioned for all of the Barangaroo South talls (1 x Crown + resi and RSH&P for International Towers).

Perhaps we can build on what looks to be the success of the vertical gardens at One Central Park? At the very least, assuming AS + GG or Wilkinson Eyre win Crown, it'd be good to see some residential towers with hard edges that are distinctive from International Towers and Crown. Perhaps we could keep KPF on for the resi? :lol:

If I was in a facetious mood, I'd suggest commissioning a Sydney architect (of Barangaroo criticism notoriety) for kitchen fitouts.

But I think that could be done delibrately to ensure that the casino tower is the tower that stands out. They don't want the towers to have to compete with each other. Same approach as what they have done in designing the office towers.

 

[Fabian]

With these designs, can we get any better than this? I think we have made it.

 

[Fabian]

I know, but I'm referring to the designs.

 

[Fabian]

I think the Cove will disappear regardless.

 

[Fabian]

I don't see a need to keep the skybridge for when the formal designs are lodged.

 

[Fabian]

^^
Would be nice if it's open for public though.

If you want something to be publically accessible, you might as well build an observation deck atop Crown where the best views within Barangaroo will be found.

 

[Fabian]

Not necessarily.

 

[Fabian]

The Harbourside Shopping Centre has come up as a possible venue for Echo's high rollers room.

But Echo have come to the party too late in my view.

I will surely spew if Crown are denied their licence. Echo are too greedy and are obviously scared of competition.