A NEW CHAPTER FOR MELBOURNE LIVING
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In recent years, Melbourne has been consistently voted the World’s Most Liveable City. At Melbourne Square, the qualities that make this city so admired internationally have been encapsulated within one impressive new address, from beautiful gardens and bold architecture to lifestyle retail options and café culture.
For our premier development in Australia, we are thrilled to be working with the country’s leading figures in urban design and property, who all share our vision for the project. On behalf of this team, and everyone at OSK, it is my pleasure to introduce Melbourne Square.
Tan Sri Ong Leong Huat Chief Executive Officer / Group Managing Director, OSK Group Philip Rowe, Cox Architecture Architect
Professor Philip Cox AO, Dr Perry Lethlean, FAILA Cox Architecture T.C.L Master Planner Landscape Architect Contents 3 ARCHITECTURE
Chapter Three
71 Chapter Ambassador 1 74 Architecture 5 ADDRESS BOTANIC 80 A City Of Stories
Chapter One Chapter Five
15 Chapter Ambassador 146 Chapter Ambassador 18 A Vision 150 Park Life 20 Precinct Map 152 A City Of Stories 23 Connection Jane Martino Sue Carr, Carr 156 The Botanic 26 Location Entrepreneur & Author Interior Designer 28 Melbourne Map 30 City Education 34 A City Of Stories
Like the city itself, Melbourne Square Index 2 4 168 Team is a place crafted from LIFESTYLE INTERIORS Appendix many stories, told by Chapter Two Chapter Four 174 Investment 39 Chapter Ambassador 89 Chapter Ambassador many voices. 42 Southbank 92 Hotel Quality 48 A City Of Stories 94 Amenity 52 Square Life 98 Level 8 Podium 58 A Precinct 102 East Tower Level 54 62 Retail Plan 116 A City Of Stories 118 The Residences ADDRESS 1THE SCENE IS SET “Melbourne is a thriving modern metropolis rivalling the world’s
Address great cities, and Melbourne Square has been designed to reflect that international reputation. Positioned to become a dynamic new city centre combining green parklands with an active public realm and heralding a new benchmark of luxury urban living, the masterplan captures the very best of Melbourne in one world-class address.”
Professor Philip Cox AO, Cox Architecture Master Planner & Architect
Professor Philip Cox is the founding partner of Cox Architecture, one of the largest and most respected architectural practices in Australia. For more than 50 years, he has been involved in the design of iconic projects across Australia, China, South-East Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and South Africa. Professor Cox has received numerous awards including the Sir Zelman Cowen Award and Life Fellowship to the RAIA, as well as being appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in recognition of his extensive service to architecture.
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A new era for Melbourne living
OSK Property is one of Malaysia’s urban destination, representing the fine best-known and most successful listed design and focus on liveability for which companies. For its premier Australian Melbourne is renowned. project, Melbourne Square, this visionary Melbourne Square will continue OSK property developer has collaborated with Property’s distinguished history in world- Cox Architecture to create a vibrant new class, large-scale projects, such as Mirage precinct on an entire inner-city block. by the Lake, featuring a township of 477 Rising above an expansive 3000 sqm residences and mixed-use amenity, and park setting and a wide range of retail, Pangaea which features 3120 homes supermarket, dining and childcare spaces, across multiple apartment towers in a Melbourne Square delivers an array of masterplanned community. premium apartments and penthouses, Building on the success of these major alongside an exceptional level of private Malaysian projects and 19 other projects amenity and lush rooftop gardens. currently in development, and working With abundant lifestyle options just with an industry-leading Australian team, downstairs, and the best of the CBD and OSK Property is determined to deliver its inner-city on the doorstep, Melbourne first Melbourne project as an address of Square stands apart as a premier place international standing. to live. It is also set to be a landmark
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Page 18 Melbourne Square Address Page 19 SOUTHERN CROSS STATION
MELBOURNE CBD COLLINS STREET EXHIBITION STREET SWANSTON STREET ELIZABETH STREET SPENCER STREET WILLIAM STREET RUSSELL STREET QUEEN STREET KING STREET
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Connection Melbourne has emerged as an international destination for commerce, liveability and education.
With direct connections to South East Melbourne is home to many of Asia and with Melbourne’s international Australia’s largest corporations, as reputation for education, business and well as offering world-class study tourism, the city is a perfect investment at universities and a 24-hour lifestyle and residential choice. to rival the region’s great cities.
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Surrounding Melbourne Square are well-established inner-city precincts and internationally known festival locations, all within easy walking distance of home. From bustling CBD streets to the tranquil grounds of the Royal Botanic Gardens and the sophisticated waterfront playgrounds of Docklands and St Kilda Beach, you’re centrally positioned to enjoy the very best of Melbourne living.
Events NORTH NORTH CONT. SOUTH
> W hite Night Melbourne > Melbourne Spring > F ormula 1 Australian Fashion Week Grand Prix > Moomba Festival > Melbourne Fringe Festival > S t Kilda Film Festival > Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show > Melbourne Festival > S t Kilda Festival
> Melbourne International EAST WEST Comedy Festival
> Melbourne Food and > A ustralian Open Tennis > Melbourne Cup Carnival Wine Festival > Bo xing Day Cricket Test > R oyal Melbourne Show > Melbourne International Jazz Festival > AFL Grand Final
> Melbourne International > Moonlight Cinema Film Festival Melbourne Botanic Gardens Arts & Entertainment Precinct
Page 26 Melbourne Square Address Page 27 Queen Victoria Market Australian Catholic University University of Melbourne
Dudley St RMIT University
FLAGSTAFF GARDENS STATE LIBRARY Melbourne Central Station OF VICTORIA Parliament La Trobe St Station CHINA TOWN Haileybury City Campus EAST MELBOURNE Spring St
WEST MELBOURNE Flagstaff CBD Station SHOPPING Lonsdale St PRECINCT
William Angliss Institute MELBOURNE TREASURY GARDENS FITZROY GARDENS
CBD Exhibition St
Elizabeth St
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STADIUM William St Swanston St Harbour Esplanade
King St
Collins St BIRRARUNG Spencer St Victoria University FEDERATION MARR PARK SQUARE YARRA PARK
Flinders St Southern Vue de Monde Station Cross Station
Flinders St MCG ALEXANDRA SPORTS PRECINCT DOCKLANDS GARDENS PARK 01
YARRA RIVER 02
03 13 BATMAN Southbank Promenade PARK 04 ROD LAVER HISENSE DOMAIN 15 05 ARENA ARENA 14 GARDENS 16 ARTS PRECINCT 17 Yarra Promenade SOUTHBANK
18 19 12 07 Victorian College Crown Casino 06 Power St of The Arts SIDNEY MYER South Wharf Promenade MUSIC BOWL MELBOURNE OLYMPIC AAMI GOSCH’S Kavanagh St PARK PADDOCK PARKS SOUTH WHARF MELBOURNE ENTERTAINMENT PRECINCT 11 SQUARE < Melbourne Airport 25min 20
City Rd 08 ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS 21
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Moray St 01 Hamer Hall 08 ACCA 15 Southgate Shopping Centre
Clarendon St 02 Arts Centre Melbourne 09 Malthouse Theatre 16 Nobu Restaurant SHRINE OF 03 State Theatre 10 Mercedes Benz Melbourne 17 Crown Towers Melbourne SOUTH MELBOURNE REMEMBRANCE 04 The Pavilion 11 Southbank Library at Boyd 18 Dinner by Heston
Sturt St 05 National Gallery of Victoria 12 Institute of Forensic Medicine 19 Designer Shopping
06 Southbank Theatre 13 The Langham, Melbourne 20 Crown Metropol
07 MSO 14 Eureka Skydeck 21 Melbourne Exhibition Centre
Map not to scale and indicative only. “Melbourne is renowned City Education for its education excellence. From historic campuses to cutting-edge laboratories, the city is home to world class institutions at every level.”
Professor Philip Cox AO Master Planner & Architect
Case Study Isaac Huang PRESTIGIOUS SCHOOLS LEADING UNIVERSITIES Government Relations, Swisse Wellness 01. Carey Grammar 11. Methodist Ladies’ College 01. Australian Catholic University
I undertook my Masters in Melbourne. 02. Caulfield Grammar School 12. Ruyton Girls’ School 02. Deakin University The academic standard of the city is very high, and it is a very mature system that 03. Firbank Grammar School 13. Sacre Coeur 03. Federation University Australia welcomes international students. 04. Haileybury College 14. Scotch College 04. La Trobe University Studying here gives you a global vision, and it challenges you to constantly 05. Lauriston Girls’ School 15. St Kevin’s College 05. Melbourne Polytechnic think boldly. It helps you to prepare 06. Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak 16. St Leonard’s College 06. Monash University for an international workplace, which is important, as now the world is more 07. Mac.Robertson Girls’ High School 17. St Michael’s Grammar School 07. RMIT University connected than ever. 08. Melbourne Grammar School 18. Trinity Grammar School 08. Swinburne University Of course, study is only part of the experience. Living in the World’s Most 09. Melbourne Girls’ Grammar School 19. Wesley College 09. The University of Melbourne Liveable City provides an amazing journey. You meet a strong network of 10. Melbourne High School 20. Xavier College 10. Victoria University people, and become friends with people
from different backgrounds.
Page 30 Melbourne Square Address Page 31 A proud tradition of Australia’s number one academic excellence university and a world since 1858 leader in education
MELBOURNE GRAMMAR SCHOOL THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE Just a short walk or tram ride from Melbourne Square are the heritage- Located 3.5km to the north of Melbourne listed bluestone buildings of Melbourne Square, The University of Melbourne Grammar School, one of the city’s has a proud history of more than 160 leading private schools. Several alumni years. Today the University of Melbourne of this prestigious school have gone on is consistently ranked among the best to hold positions of great importance, universities in Australia, the Asia Pacific including two state premiers and three and around the globe; offering degrees prime ministers. in law, medicine, commerce and more.
Melbourne Grammar 10 MIN BY TRAM The University Of Melbourne 25 MIN BY TRAIN
The largest school in At the forefront of Australia, just 3km from technology, design Melbourne Square and enterprise
WESLEY COLLEGE RMIT UNIVERSITY
One of Melbourne’s oldest private The Royal Melbourne Institute of schools, Wesley College offers its Technology (RMIT) is Australia’s students the choice of studying the largest tertiary institution. Multiple city International Baccalaureate Diploma campuses are easily accessed from Programme (IB DP) as well as the Melbourne Square, offering a wide Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE). range of programs and courses with Distinguished alumni include prime an international appeal. In 2009, RMIT ministers, 12 Rhodes Scholars and 33 was ranked as the top entrepreneurial Olympic athletes. university in the country.
15 MIN BY TRAM Wesley College 19 MIN BY TRAIN RMIT
One of Melbourne’s World renowned for finest private schools quality education, with a city campus research and innovation
HAILEYBURY COLLEGE SWINBURNE UNIVERSITY
Melbourne is known internationally for Swinburne University is known for the exceptional quality of its secondary its career-ready courses in business, schools such as Haileybury. It boasts health, science, design, technology, and excellent results, outstanding teachers, innovation. Swinburne is consistently small class sizes, a high level of individual ranked among the top 3% of universities attention, and a strong global focus. in the world, with its main campus in Positioned 2km from Melbourne Square, Hawthorn easily reached from Haileybury is only an easy walk away. Melbourne Square by public transport.
Haileybury College 15 MIN BY TRAIN Swinburne University 30 MIN BY TRAIN
Page 32 Melbourne Square Address Page 33 The history of Melbourne can be read in its streets A City Of Stories and laneways. Over the years, waves of immigration from various parts of the world have created cultural precincts which hum with their own unique energy.
Victorian Gold Rush
In the 1850s, the discovery of gold in rural Victoria brought prospectors from around the world. This led to unprecedented growth and wealth for the city soon to be known as ‘Marvellous Melbourne’. Many grand buildings and cultural centres from this era remain as city landmarks, including vibrant Chinatown, the longest continuous Chinese settlement in the western world.
Address Page 35 LIFESTYLE 2A NEW STORY EVERY DAY “To me, Melbourne is both established and evolving, and
Lifestyle that gives it a truly exciting energy. In terms of its lifestyle, the city offers a rich and varied culture that competes with the best in the world.”
Jane Martino Entrepreneur & Author
Jane Martino is a well-known Melbourne entrepreneur with an ability to build dynamic organisations. As a passionate participant in the Australian start-up scene, with two successful exits, she is now both an investor and advisor to several high-profile start ups including Unlockd and TRIBE. Jane’s passion has also seen her appointed to the Board of LaunchVic, the Victorian State Government’s $60 million fund to grow the State’s start-up ecosystem, further extending its global footprint. She is also on the Board of the Melbourne Football Club.
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Page 40 Melbourne Square Lifestyle Page 41 Melbourne’s most refined lifestyle Southbank address with international style
Melbourne Square is positioned arts institutions including Melbourne within Southbank, an inner-city Recital Centre, Arts Centre Melbourne, enclave internationally known for its Melbourne Theatre Company and sophisticated dining and entertainment Malthouse Theatre. The National Gallery by the banks of the Yarra River, its of Victoria and the Australian Centre for world-class arts hub and its proximity Contemporary Art are also renowned for to surrounding precincts. their extensive local art collections and The focus of Southbank is its international touring exhibitions. long riverside promenade of As a residential address, Southbank premium restaurants, shopping and is known for its ease of access to entertainment between Princes Bridge everything else that makes inner- and South Wharf, with expansive Melbourne so highly sought after; from views of Melbourne’s CBD set against peaceful gardens and vibrant beaches the Yarra. Major attractions include to the bustling heart of the CBD itself. Southgate, Crown and Melbourne What links the features of Southbank is Convention and Exhibition Centre. prestige. This is a world class address, Besides these waterside areas, where every destination and every Southbank is also well known as experience is of the highest quality. the home of leading performing
Local Chef James Kummrow Head Chef, Fatto Bar & Cantina
I’ve been cooking professionally for 12 years now, and I definitely feel Melbourne has an enviable restaurant scene on the world stage. The city’s melting pot of cultures, combined with a unique environment that produces some of the world’s finest ingredients, has resulted in an incredible range of dining destinations, particularly in Southbank.
Page 42 Melbourne Square Lifestyle Page 43 “All of Melbourne’s celebrated lifestyle options are at Southbank, a place now considered to be a true international destination.”
Jane Martino Entrepreneur & Author The world’s finest shopping in one place
DESIGNER LABELS Crown is known as the epicentre of high-end retail and Melbourne’s first choice to find the latest look from Louis Vuitton, Prada, Bulgari, Salvatore Ferragamo, Rolex and many more premium international labels; as well as the finest in Australian fashion and jewellery.
The freshest Australian produce, prepared daily.
PURE SOUTH DINING This popular Southbank restaurant draws its culinary inspiration from farmers, fishermen and artisan producers of Tasmania, King Island and Flinders Island. From the dining room to the river level bar, Pure South Dining offers spectacular views along with its superb fine dining menu.
A modern Italian
AWARDED RESTAURANTS POPULAR BARS INTERNATIONAL BRANDS menu with timeless Melbourne views 01. The Atlantic 01. Waterslide Bar 01. Hugo Boss
02. Spice Temple 02. Lumia Bar 02. Rolex
03. Rockpool Bar & Grill 03. The Lui Bar 03. Bulgari
04. Dinner by Heston 04. The Boatbuilders Yard 04. Burberry
05. Nobu 05. The Wharf Hotel Melbourne TOP ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FATTO BAR & CANTINA 06. Rosetta Ristorante 06. Arbory Bar & Eatery Located beside Arts Centre 07. Fatto 07. The Waiting Room 01. The Art Centre Melbourne, Fatto is one of the city’s favourite restaurants to visit for 08. Amarok Bar & Restaurant 08. Transit Rooftop Bar 02. Crown Casino dinner before seeing a concert, or for supper and drinks with friends at 09. No.8 by John Lawson 09. The Deck Mercantile Place 03. National Gallery of Victoria the end of the night. The best seats 10. Pure South Dining 10. Ms Collins 04. Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in the house, with uninterrupted views of the city skyline, are along its lengthy river terrace.
Page 46 Melbourne Square Lifestyle Page 47 Today’s bustling waterfront hub of Southbank was A City Of Stories once home to factories, warehouses and wharves when this area was part of the first port of Melbourne.
Southbank transformed
Urban renewal began in the 1980s with the Arts Centre precinct, which was soon followed by new offices and apartment towers from the 1990s. As well as places to work and live, Southbank Promenade along the Yarra River became known for its restaurants and shopping scene. Today, Southbank is also renowned as the home of major lifestyle destinations including Crown, South Wharf and the Convention Centre, making this one of the city’s most visited and vibrant precincts.
Lifestyle Page 49 St Kilda Beach Princess Theatre
National Gallery Of Victoria Chanel City Trail Alfresco Dining
SHOPPING LOCAL ST KILDA BEACH Melbourne’s most Living at Melbourne Square means Melbourne’s best known beach is shopping at some of the city’s most just a short distance away, home to central lifestyle address iconic destinations, from the bustling its historic pier, iconic buildings and South Melbourne Market to Crown and vibrant nightlife. the Paris end of Collins Street. ALBERT PARK From relaxing in the gardens to HOME OF THE ARTS When it’s not hosting the Formula 1 wandering the city’s iconic laneways As well as the concert hall and stages Australian Grand Prix, Albert Park and enjoying premium arts and of Melbourne Arts Centre, nearby is known for its running track, golf entertainment, Melbourne Square cultural institutions include Melbourne course, swimming centre and a place places you in the centre of it all. Theatre Company and the Australian to enjoy yachting on the lake. Centre for Contemporary Art. HERITAGE GARDENS ALFRESCO DINING Melbourne’s best loved expanse of One of the best views of Melbourne tranquil and carefully maintained can be enjoyed along Southbank, parklands is close by, connecting the where several restaurants offer alfresco Royal Botanic Gardens with Kings dining looking over the twinkling city Domain and Alexandra Gardens. The Yarra River Royal Botanic Gardens The European lights and the Yarra River.
Page 50 Melbourne Square Lifestyle Page 51 KAVANAGH STREET
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CRESCENT POWER STREET POWER BALSTON STREET BALSTON
FUTURE STAGE WEST TOWER RETAIL
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Square Life Art, parks and places to unwind. The city’s charms begin downstairs.
Melbourne Square has been designed Wide open piazzas and lush green as a natural extension of the city’s expanses of lawn provide a place for network of landscaped spaces, retail people to gather and relax in an urban strips and pedestrian walkways. It is forest, while a wide range of retail, set to be both a new neighbourhood dining and community spaces deliver environment within itself and an the city’s newest lifestyle destination. integrated part of Southbank.
Page 52 Melbourne Square Lifestlye Page 53 Artist Impression - Melbourne Square Park Artist Impression - Melbourne Square Garden & Alfresco Dining “This is a true mixed activity A Precinct precinct with independent components working together in harmony.”
Professor Philip Cox AO Masterplanner & Architect
Premium Childcare Lush Parkland
Life’s essentials are FOOD & BEVERAGE PRECINCT CONVENIENT CHILD CARE at the door. From healthy take-away meals to A new accredited child care centre in opulent dining experiences, Melbourne Melbourne is set to provide a convenient Square will soon be a part of the city’s option for parents, keeping their children Melbourne Square offers its residents famous gourmet scene. close to home while at work in the city. every inner-city convenience, both within its own amenity-rich podiums SOUTHBANK’S BIGGEST PARK BUSINESS CENTRE and in the surrounding neighbourhood With lush lawns and gardens, public art Melbourne Square’s own business centre of Southbank and the CBD. and spaces to gather with friends, the offers residents the chance to work parks of Melbourne Square have been from home, meet colleagues and hold designed to provide the ultimate urban meetings in a professional environment. escape surrounded by nature.
Vibrant Cafes International Business
Page 58 Melbourne Square Lifestyle Page 59 Artist Impression - Alfresco Dining Premium shopping in a prime location
BOUTIQUE RETAILERS Retail Plan An assembly of boutiques will provide residents and visitors with convenient shopping, with such offerings as designer goods, local fashion, international brands and high quality homewares. This will be a curated collection with each brand selected to match the distinction of Melbourne Square.
Daily essentials are just downstairs
LEVEL 8 PODIUM AMENITY
RESIDENCE & PARKING
RESIDENCE & PARKING
RESIDENCE & PARKING
RESIDENCE & PARKING RESIDENCE & PARKING FULL LINE SUPERMARKET
RESIDENCE & PARKING CHILDCARE The centrepiece of the Melbourne Square retail offering will be a new RETAIL ALFRESCO DINING full-line supermarket for Southbank. Operated by a well-known national LOBBY ENTRY LEVEL 2 RETAIL RETAIL PARK brand and brimming with fresh produce, delicatessen goods and everyday groceries, this will provide Plan not to scale and a representation only. Subject to change. residents with the ultimate in shopping convenience.
Catering to every taste Vibrant Spaces Convenience, community and café culture. Introducing new shops and a full-line supermarket.
Melbourne Square is set to deliver a For residents of Melbourne Square, new retail centre to Southbank. all of these options are just moments This will be known as a dynamic from home. That means a freshly shopping and lifestyle destination for brewed coffee in the morning, a quick FOOD & BEVERAGE OFFERINGS the surrounding community – a place and healthy lunch or an indulgent dinner are all ready and waiting. Whether dining in or taking away, to find quality retail, convenient grocery Melbourne Square will offer residents shopping and sophisticated eateries in a wide selection of appetising choices. the heart of the city. With a focus on high quality brands and healthy options, the casual restaurant offering will increase Southbank’s gourmet reputation.
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Page 66 Melbourne Square Lifestyle Page 67 ARCHITECTURE 3A SENSE OF CHARACTER “Melbourne Square is a verdant gateway to the city –
Architecture a generous composition of open parkland, engaging spaces and sculptural beauty.”
Philip Rowe Director, Cox Architecture
As a Director at Cox Architecture, Philip Rowe has been instrumental in major building infrastructure projects across Melbourne, from the redevelopment of the MCG to master planning Docklands and Federation Square. He is known for taking a progressive, ‘essential’ design approach that responds to a broad social and development context.
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Melbourne’s newest landmark
Melbourne Square has been designed Perched above the podium are the first by Cox Architecture as a prominent two towers of Melbourne Square. gateway precinct inspired by the cultural As Melbourne Square is located close heritage of the nearby arts precinct, the to the arts precinct, the form of these greenery of the surrounding parklands, towers has been given a sculptural Port Philip Bay and the orderly grandeur quality, with a uniquely tapered and of the city itself. pleated façade treatment. The design is composed of three key Internally, the result is a series of elements: a folded landscape, a terraced varied floor plates, each positioned to podium and a pair of residential towers maximise natural light and sweeping rising above. views. Externally, Melbourne Square is The contoured terraces of the podium a striking addition to the city skyline. connect to the streets of Southbank across the new gardens, piazzas, cafés, retail outlets and supermarket.
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Page 74 Melbourne Square Architecture Page 75 Artist Impression - Exterior View South Artist Impression Since 1909, Flinders Street Station has stood as both A City Of Stories the heart of Melbourne’s rail network, and a beloved part of the city’s architectural landscape.
Flinders Street Station
Extending for two city blocks between the Yarra River and the CBD, the distinctive French Renaissance style building features a prominent dome, a tower and a large, arched entrance with clocks showing the departure times for each suburban line. The city’s expression, “meet under the clocks”, refers to the entrance point of this grand cultural icon.
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Page 82 Melbourne Square Architecture Page 83 Artist Impression - Level 54 Amenity
Page 84 Melbourne Square Architecture Page 85 INTERIOR 4THE SHAPE OF DESIGN “The interiors of Melbourne Square will redefine how we
Interiors live, fusing design, architecture, creativity and community to create the extraordinary.”
Sue Carr Principal, Carr
Sue Carr leads the multi-award-winning Carr, one of Australia’s most influential architecture and interior design firms. For over 40 years, the firm has maintained a position of leadership in design thinking and practice, delivering spaces that shape the way people live, think and behave, and which stand the test of time.
Page 88 Melbourne Square Interiors Page 89 Artist Impression - East Tower Lobby Entrance & Boulevard Melbourne Square offers its Hotel Quality residents a level of personal service and luxury amenity usually only found in the world’s most luxurious hotels, beginning with the sumptuous lobby and dedicated concierge service.
Superior Service WELCOME DESK RESERVATIONS A concierge will be available to welcome Melbourne Square has many private guests and receive packages. spaces which can be easily reserved to host private functions. HOUSEKEEPING CAR SERVICE Whether holding laundry or arranging for residences to be cleaned, the concierge A car to the airport or anywhere in can help with all domestic arrangements. Melbourne can be easily arranged.
Page 92 Melbourne Square Artist Impression - East Tower Lobby “Melbourne Square reflects the very essence of the city,
Amenity with engaging, dynamic lifestyle spaces providing a benchmark in the provision of shared environments.”
Sue Carr Principal, Carr
Residents at Melbourne Square will have access to an abundant array of amenity within the building, and all designed with impeccable style by Sue Carr. These spaces have been meticulously designed to suit every lifestyle, from private dining rooms where residents can enjoy dinner parties with guests in sumptuous surrounds, to a cinema, golf simulator, demonstration kitchen and children’s play area. Both the podium and level 54 also include luxurious pool and gym spaces to enjoy.
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Amenity Spread across two full floors of both Residents can enjoy a yoga session, towers, with an expansive outdoor pool, a workout in the gym, quiet moments park and dining spaces between, the in the lounge, or just relax in style with podium amenity provide a peaceful friends and neighbours. atmosphere for residents to enjoy at every hour.
1. POOL 9. GARDEN 2. SUN TERRACE 10. TERRACE 3. LOUNGE / BAR 11. GYM 4. MUSIC ROOM 12. YOGA STUDIO 5. KITCHEN 13. SAUNA 6. PRIVATE DINING 14. GAMES ROOM 7. CINEMA 15. GOLF SIMULATOR 8. DEMONSTRATION KITCHEN 16. TABLE TENNIS
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Amenity 1. POOL Commanding magnificent views over 2. POOL LOUNGE the city, the executive amenity spaces on Level 54 deliver even more places to 3. GYM unwind in impeccable surrounds. 4. PRIVATE DINING / From the series of private meeting and MEETING ROOM dining rooms to the premium lounge, 5. GAMES ROOM gym, spa and pool spaces, each room 6. MEETING ROOM has been designed to provide an elevated experience with superb design 7. PREMIUM LOUNGE and unrivalled panoramic outlooks. 8. SPA
Page 102 Melbourne Square Artist Impression - Level 54 Residents Lounge A MORNING MASSAGE.
AN EVENING SWIM. A
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DINNER WITH FRIENDS.
DAILY LIFE AT MELBOURNE
SQUARE MEANS ENJOYING
THE CITY’S MOST EXCLUSIVE
PLACES TO TAKE TIME OUT,
WHERE GRAND SPACES AND
DESIGNER DETAILS MEET
SPECTACULAR SCENES IN
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Page 106 Melbourne Square Interiors Page 107 Artist Impression - Level 54 Private Dining & Bar Artist Impression - Level 54 Pool & Deck Health and wellness is a key Recreation part of the Melbourne Square experience. The podium and Level 54 gyms are both equipped with state-of-the- art exercise machines, along with weights, a yoga studio, massage rooms, pools, a sauna, and spa.
Page 112 Melbourne Square Artist Impression - Level 54 Gym Page 113 Artist Impression - Level 54 Spa Melbourne is known as the cultural capital of Australia, A City Of Stories with the arts precinct home to some of the country’s best known galleries, concert halls and theatre companies.
The Arts Precinct
Long before Southbank became renowned for its association with performing and visual arts, this part of Melbourne was known as a place to enjoy popular entertainment. The site which is now home to Arts Centre Melbourne once hosted circuses, theatres, cinemas, roller skating and rides.
Interiors Page 117 The Residences
Each residence is a personal sanctuary of considered design.
For the interiors of the residences The material palette of the residences at Melbourne Square, Sue Carr has is equally considered and impressive, taken her inspiration from the pleated from the large, sculptural marble blocks architectural form of the building and used for the island benches of penthouse the layered garden landscapes to kitchens to the fluted mosaic wall tiles create a continuous experience from which bring a rich textural quality to the the outside in. apartment bathrooms. While the shape of the building These premium materials are used has allowed for a wide range of throughout both colour schemes. bedroom and living configurations, Options including Miele appliances, as each residence has been designed to well as Rogerseller tapware complete maximise space and take full advantage each home’s picture of luxury. of natural light and views. Generous The result is a collection of sky-high storage, concealed laundries and walk- residences offering a rare balance of in robes are just some of the floorplan intelligent craft and impressive beauty. features which demonstrate a higher than usual commitment to living space.
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Page 118 Melbourne Square Interiors Page 119 Artist Impression Artist Impression - 3 Bedroom Dining Artist Impression - 3 Bedroom Living Artist Impression - 3 Bedroom Kitchen Light Colour Scheme Artist Impression - 3 Bedroom Kitchen Warm Colour Scheme CIRCULAR FORMS.
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Artist Impression - 3 Bedroom Bathroom Light Colour Scheme
Page 130 Melbourne Square Interiors Page 131 Artist Impression - Penthouse Living
Page 132 Melbourne Square Interiors Page 133 Artist Impression - Penthouse Kitchen Light Colour Scheme Artist Impression - Penthouse Kitchen Warm Colour Scheme Artist Impression - Penthouse Bedroom & Bathroom Artist Impression - Penthouse Bathroom Light Colour Scheme Artist Impression - Penthouse Bathroom Warm Colour Scheme BOTANIC 5A NATURAL WONDER “Melbourne Square continues the city’s tradition of
Botanic providing grand open parklands and lush green spaces for its people.”
Dr Perry Lethlean, FAILA TCL, Landscape Architect
Perry is internationally recognised as a leading contemporary landscape architect and urban designer. His experience varies from the preparation of large scale urban design frameworks and master plans to the detailed design of urban spaces. Perry’s work has been widely published, particularly his successful entries for major national and international design competitions. He is also highly sought after as a lecturer, critic and advisor.
Page 146 Melbourne Square Botanic Page 147 Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne is known not Park Life only for its iconic laneways and winding river, but also for its lush public gardens. Dating back more than a century, these grand spaces provide a natural escape close to the city.
Park Art BUILDING ON THE CITY’S REPUTATION FOR PUBLIC ART
Melbourne’s parks and public spaces are home to many well-known sculptures and outdoor contemporary artworks. Art will be featured within the landscaping of Melbourne Square’s green spaces for residents and the wider community to appreciate every day.
Page 150 Melbourne Square Melbourne’s city parks offer active and passive relaxation A City Of Stories in equal measure, from the popular Tan running track to wide green expanses of lawn ready and perfect for picnics.
Royal Botanic Gardens
With 94 acres of landscaped gardens, rolling lawns, lakes and walking paths, the Royal Botanic Gardens is internationally renowned for its mix of native and exotic plants and its timeless natural beauty. Since 1846, this has been a place to relax among gardens of native and exotic plantings from around the world.
Botanic Page 153 Artist Impression - Boulevard Entrance The Botanic
The gardens of Melbourne Square offer recreation and regeneration.
The Royal Botanic Gardens are known Another nod to the city’s heritage gardens for their wide verdant spaces, extensive is the series of pedestrian pathways and a seating areas and places for quiet newly created boulevard that crosses the relaxation. Perry Lethean and his precinct’s paths, lined with trees, pocket studio have mirrored this collection gardens and water features. Additional of grand and intimate spaces when plaza areas have been included in the designing the landscape architecture masterplan for social events, outdoor of Melbourne Square. dining and group gatherings. The podium landscape provides grassed, Just as impressive as the precinct’s parks sloping lawns where residents can is its sustainability strategy, from water spread out for a picnic with friends or storage and reuse to drought tolerant relax in the shade with a book. These plantings and bicycle parking. Melbourne garden areas have been designed Square has been designed to be one of with a collection of sub-tropical plants the city’s new favourite parks now, and of contrasting textures and forms. for generations to come. Australian natives and exotic species such as Aloes, Agaves and Cotyledons provide a further connection with the nearby Royal Botanic Gardens.
Page 156 Melbourne Square Artist Impression - Melbourne Square Park THE MELBOURNE SQUARE
LANDSCAPE OFFERS
EXPERIENCES AT EVERY
SCALE. FROM THE LARGEST
PARK IN SOUTHBANK AND
A TREE-LINED BOULEVARD
TO WALKWAYS IMMERSED
IN OVER 6,000M2 O F
PUBLIC SPACE.
Page 160 Melbourne Square “These garden spaces offer an oasis within the city; a place of escape and a place to reconnect with the natural world.”
Dr Perry Lethlean, FAILA T.C.L, Landscape Architect
The rooftop garden continues the sub-tropical theme of the podium gardens to provide an exclusive retreat for residents with a stunning pool surrounded by colourful floral displays, edible herbs and natural architectural features. From cooking a barbecue in a dining pavilion to enjoying a peaceful yoga session on the lawn, there are multiple bookable private spaces for everyone to enjoy.
Artist Impression - Level 8 Podium Garden Botanic Page 163 Artist Impression - Level 8 Podium Garden
Page 164 Melbourne Square Botanic Page 165 MELBOURNE SQUARE IS
SET TO DELIVER A LASTING
LANDMARK WITHIN THE
CITY. TO ENSURE THE
SUCCESS OF ITS AMBITIOUS INDEX VISION, THE PROJECT IS ABOUT THE AUTHORS BEING HELMED BY A TEAM
WITH INTERNATIONAL
EXPERIENCE AND A LONG-
STANDING COMMITMENT TO
MELBOURNE ITSELF.
Page 166 Melbourne Square Index Page 167 OSK Group is a conglomerate with businesses in Malaysia, Vietnam and Australia across property development and investment, financial services, construction, industries and hospitality. Its ultimate holding company, OSK Holdings Berhad (OSKH), has been listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia since 1991. The OSK Property team has a strong development and investment presence in Malaysia. TIMURBAY
TimurBay, a unique seafront collection with direct access to the famous Balok Beach, captures the true essence of coastal living with an extensive AWARDS list of resort-themed facilities.
PARAGON @ PAN’GAEA (TOP) 2016 - International Property Awards Inspired by architectural ideas of the future, Best Commercial High-Rise Development the distinct angular silhouette of Paragon Asia Pacific (Paragon @ Pan’gaea) rises 22 and 16 storeys into the Cyberjaya skyline, striking a presence from afar. Best International Commercial High-Rise Development (Paragon @ Pan’gaea) ATRIA SHOPPING GALLERY (BOTTOM) Best Interior Design Apartment Asia Atria Shopping Gallery is the product of a romantic vision illuminated by architectural Pacific (You City) artisanship with a timeless purpose: to be the 2016 - Asia Pacific Property Awards place where everyone wants to be seen. Best Interior Design Apartment Malaysia (You City) Mixed-use Architecture Highly Commended (You One) Retail Development Malaysia Highly Commended (Atria Shopping Gallery) Best Commercial High-Rise Architecture
Malaysia (Paragon @ Pan’gaea) LUMINARI (RIGHT & ABOVE) SOLSTICE
Soaring 34-levels high in the heart of the city, Stretching 40-storeys, Solstice’s towers are poised Luminari blends elements of contemporary to be among the highest peaks in the western architecture, sensual elegance and natural precinct of Cyberjaya, offering stunning views to oskproperty.com airiness in one luxury address. complement this residence’s premier offerings.
CONSERVATORY, MELBOURNE (LEFT)
Located on the edge of the CBD, The Conservatory is a 37-storey tower configured to maximise the number of units with views over the nearby gardens. The Conservatory comprises 473 dwellings and communal facilities including a sky deck. COX Architecture is a multidisciplinary Australian practice which integrates architecture, planning, urban design and interior design. The practice is established in multiple cities across Australia, Malaysia and the Middle East, with around 400 staff. SCOTCH COLLEGE (ABOVE) Cox is unusual for a large multi-studio practice in that it works to a defined design ethos in all studios. This ethos AWARDS is based upon principles of structure, craft, art and nature. 2014 - National Award for Residential QUEENS PLACE, MELBOURNE (FAR LEFT) Architecture - Multiple Housing, RAIA Queens Place, positioned by Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market, comprises two 78-level residential 2013 - House of the Year, World towers and a 5-level podium, as well as a basement coxarchitecture.com.au Architecture Festival (WAF) level supermarket and an activated public realm.
Page 168 Melbourne Square Index Page 169 LANSELL ROAD, TOORAK (LEFT) Sue Carr Located in one of Melbourne’s most distinguished pockets, 52 Lansell Road consists of three contemporary residences The Australian Financial with composed, clever spaces which seamlessly connect with private gardens Review - Westpac ‘100 and outdoor terraces. Women of Influence in Carr is one of Australia’s best regarded architecture and interior Australia’ Award design firms. Based in Melbourne and AWARDS with a history of more than 40 years, the firm specialises in projects with an overriding mission of producing 2016 - Frame House design excellence. Shortlisted, Residential, Victorian Renowned for creating extraordinary Architecture Awards homes that are as practical as they WALSH STREET, SOUTH YARRA (LEFT) are inspiring, and which deliver an 2015 - Walsh Street elevated quality of life. The new building at Walsh Street comprises Shortlisted, Residential Multi, Interior four premium apartments. The contemporary Design Excellence Awards architecture is a bold statement defined by two shifting volumes with a distinct cantilever. Shortlist, Resident, Interior Design Each unit is customised to create luxurious carr.net.au Awards spaces with individual amenities.
AUSTRALIA 108 (RIGHT)
Australia 108 is a residential skyscraper currently under construction in the Southbank precinct of Melbourne. When completed, it will become the tallest building in Australia
Sinclair Brook is established as one of the most respected and experienced development managers in Melbourne and Sydney, currently working on iconic and large-scale projects including Australia 108. The company’s experience extends across every type of development from high rise apartments to hotels, retail and commercial projects.
VICTORIA ONE MARINA TOWER (FAR RIGHT)
Currently the largest residential tower underway Designed by DKO and currently under in Melbourne’s CBD, the Elenberg Fraser-designed construction, Marina Tower is encased by a Victoria One is a residential skyscraper comprising shimmering façade with a selection of light-filled 75 residential levels with 628 apartments, as well as harbour-side residences fitted with a superior sinclairbrook.com.au ground floor retail and car parking. level of specification.
TOWERS RD RESIDENCE, TOORAK (RIGHT) THE QUAYS DOCKLANDS (LEFT & BELOW)
The aspiration for this project is that it becomes an exemplary roof landscape showcasing the benefits of investing in greening and inhabiting our vast inner city roofs.
Since 1989, Taylor Cullity Lethlean has worked in a multiplicity of public settings from urban waterfronts to desert walking trails. TCL is known for its quality, commitment and surprisingly simple yet rich environments which support the life of AWARDS the communities they serve. In each project a detailed exploration 2016 - Monash University Caulfield of context, site and community Campus Green enriches the experience of its built CANBERRA NATIONAL ARBORETUM (LEFT) AILA VIC Urban landscapes. Design Award of Excellence The Arboretum masterplan is centred on creating 100 forests with the world’s most endangered 2015 - RMIT A’Beckett Urban Square tree species. The arboretum offers the unique opportunity to redefine the meaning of public AIA Architecture Award for tcl.net.au gardens in the 21st century. Urban Design
Page 170 Melbourne Square Index Page 171 NOT ONLY THE CITY’S
FINEST NEW PLACE TO
LIVE, MELBOURNE SQUARE ALSO OFFERS A SUPERIOR APPENDIX INVESTMENT. EVERYTHING MORE TO THE STORY
HAS BEEN CONSIDERED
FOR AN OPPORTUNITY
LIKE NO OTHER.
Page 172 Melbourne Square Appendix Page 173 MANAGERS AND PROFESSIONALS*
63% SOUTHBANK LOCATION OF EMPLOYMENT* FISHERMANS BEND EDUCATION URBAN RENEWAL AREA Southbank is close to some Forecast To 2050 THEof UNIVERSITYAustralia’s highest OF MELBOURNE ranked Australia has a stable economy, universities Including The YEAR TO JUNE 2016 University of Melbourne, RMIT which has performed strongly 40,000 University and Victoria University NEW JOBS MELBOURNE 31% compared with many other 5.0% 80,000 THE UNIVERSITY OF 4.1% MELBOURNE NEW RESIDENTS 3.8% developed nations. At the same Source: Fishermans Bend Urban Renewal Area Draft Vision 42,273 time Melbourne’s global brand GREATER GREATER STUDENTS Investment SOUTHBANKMEDIAN UNITMELBOURNE PRICE GROWTH SYDNEY (12 Months) To June 2016 Compared To #33 continues to grow with high profile Surrounding Suburbs And Sydney CBD SOUTHBANK 16% WORLD RANKING events and consistently ranking as SOUTHBANK: 4.6% SOUTH MELBOURNE: 2.2% #1 AUS RANKING DOCKLAN DS: 2.0% the World’s Most Liveable City. MELBOURNE CBD: -3.9% * Proportion of employed Southbank residents Source: Times Higher Education Source:MANAGER ABS, UrbisS AND PROFESSIONALS* Source: APM Price Finder, Urbis World University Rankings 2016-2017
AVERAGE ANNUAL GROWTH MANAGERS & PROFESSIONALS* FLIGHT TIMES FROM MELBOURNE FORECAST TO 2055 SINGAPORE BRISBANE 63% 53,000 SOUTHBANK 7.45 HRS
* Proportion of employed Southbank residents Source: ABS, Urbis KUALA LUMPUR INDICATIVEYEAR TO JUNE GROSS 2016 RENTAL YIELD 8.15 HRS SYDNEY Units Year40,000 To June 2016 78,500 NEW JOBS
5.0%80,000 HONG KONG: NEW RESIDENTS4.1% 3.8% 9.20 HRS MELBOURNE 90,000 GREATER GREATER SHANGHAI SOUTHBANK MELBOURNE SYDNEY 10.25 HRS
Source: ABS, Urbis Source: APM PriceFinder, Urbis Source: Tourism Research Australia
SOUTHBANK: 4.6% AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME SOUTH MELBOURNE: 2.2% INTEREST RATES MELBOURNEMELBOURNE TOURISM TOURISM DOCKLAN DS: 2.0%Source: ABS, Urbis Cash Rate & Home Loan Rate YearYEA RTo TO September SEPTEMBE 2016R 2016 $140,000 MELBOURNE CBD: -3.9% 10% $116,381 MELBOURNE TOURISM $106,361 9% YEAR TO SE2PT6EMBE MILLR 2016ION $120,000 INTERNATIONAL 8% VISITORS 7% $100,000 26 MILLION 6% $6.7INTERNAT BILLIONIONAL $76,366 INTERNATIONAL 5% VISITORS $80,000 VISITOR SPEND 4% $6.7 BILLION $53,209 3% Source: Tourism Research Australia $60,000 INTERNATIONAL 2% VISITOR SPEND 1% $40,000 FORECAST POPULATION GROWTH Average Household Income 0% 2016-2031+11,100 SOUTHBANK $20,000 RESIDENCES Jul-17 Jul-11 Jul-14 Jul-12 Jul-13 Jul-15 Jul-16 Jul-10 Jul-07 Jul-08 Jul-09 Jan-11 Jan-14 Jan-12 Jan-15 Jan-13 Jan-16 Jan-10 Jan-07 Jan-08 Jan-09 2001 2006 2011 2016* +11,100 $0 Standard Variable Discounted Variable RBA SOUTHBANK Southbank Home Loan Rate, 5.25% Home Loan Rate, 4.50% Cash Rate, 1.50% RESIDENCES
Source: ABS, Urbis * 2016 income calculated with inflation rate of 1.82% per annum Source: Reserve Bank of Australia, Urbis Source: ABS, Urbis
Page 174 Melbourne Square Appendix Page 175 Designed by grenade.
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