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Beyond the hyperbole - what really sets Prima Pearl apart

Mon, 21/07/2014 - 12:00 Mark Baljak

As many readers and prospective apartment buyers are aware, masses of words are dedicated to the marketing of apartment projects. Generally emotive and altogether generic, it's the final product that truly defines a project. Prima Pearl developer PDG have asserted their project "will be unlike any other residential development currently in Australia." While Urban Melbourne provided an overview of Prima Pearl's current status , we were fortunate...

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A bronzed icon takes its place

Wed, 09/07/2014 - 12:00 Mark Baljak

Crane your neck skyward toward Southbank and you'll see the final floors appearing on Melbourne's latest high-rise icon: Prima Pearl. Site works began in February 2011, giving a fair indication as to how much time, resource and effort is required to realise a tower of Prima Pearl's ilk. Under the guidance of Brookfield Multiplex the tower recently reached its maximum height of 256 metres, officially making Prima Pearl the 2nd tallest residential...

Development & Planning

The 'Unconquered Sun' of Southbank goes up for sale

Monday, October 23, 2017 - 00:00

The tower dubbed 'Sol Invictus' may not have been conquered, but it is for sale. Long after the initial media blitz extolling the virtues of the tower, going hand in hand with an explanation of its name, the now approved 48 Moray Street has been handed to Colliers.

Policy, Culture & Opinion

Victorian Government takes wrapping off its rental reforms

Monday, October 9, 2017 - 12:00

Spring Street on Sunday unveiled its package of rental reforms that will see a variety of changes to the Residential Tenancies Act (1997). The state government has branded the reforms 'Rent Fair Victoria' and set up a website outlining the changes.

Visual Melbourne

Docklands Places and Spaces, part four: Batmans Hill and Stadium

Friday, August 25, 2017 - 07:00

The former site of John Batman's home, Batman's Hill is entering the final stages of its redevelopment. Collins Square's final tower has begun its skyward ascent, as has Lendlease's Melbourne Quarter Commercial and Residential precinct already. Melbourne Quarter's first stage is at construction and involves a new 12-storey home for consultancy firm Arup along with a skypark.

Transport & Design

Walking, bikes and public transport the big focus in Fishermans Bend's integrated transport plan

Monday, October 23, 2017 - 12:00

The draft Fishermans Bend framework that was released on Saturday included an integrated transport plan that seeks to address targets such as 80% of all trips to be made by sustainable transport modes that were set out in the vision and now carried through to the draft framework.

Sustainability & Environment

University Square goes ultra green

Tuesday, October 10, 2017 - 05:00

City of Melbourne intentions for a reimagined University Square are now available for viewing. The significant piece of public space at 190-192 Pelham Street is in line to receive a total makeover, bringing the green landscape into a 21st century.

Urban Melbourne

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Beyond the hyperbole - what really sets Prima Pearl apart