Imagine for a moment that the tower was not part of this development - how would we evaluate the podium as a building in its own right? Is it beautiful / striking? Does it create the fine grain, lively street level experience so needed in an area like this?

I'll wait for the final result, which one? Not an epic podium no

the faux waterfall would be interesting

It is a pretty bad podium, but southbank is cursed by podiums because no developments can generate millions of dollars a year to run basement waterpumps like Crown.

Although this could have had a wrap around the carpark if it were done properly.

The podium is it's weakest aspect and the car parking is part of the problem.

Almost there, not too long until it's all sealed and she gets a good window wash, should shine by then.

Great photo Eric. Thanks for posting.

yeah ripper - sort of looks like it's changed shape the photo is that good

Thanks Fed & Mark

Phwoar.

Please go take some more photos in two months when it is all done and dusted.

Not my photos & I don't condone the activity, but they are great pictures either way:

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Source album: http://imgur.com/a/umL2C

true but the first sunset pic is epic!

Just a few I've taken over the past week or so

Oh and it certainly makes a statement during sunrise!

From yesterday afternoon

Edit: What a ripper Eric, second image looks like a render.

^^  I like the first one above Eric, but I would have stretched it vertically to correct it as well.