The Wave (Gold Coast)
The Wave | |
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General information | |
Status | Completed |
Type | Residential and retail |
Location | Gold Coast, Queensland |
Coordinates | 28°1′43.83″S 153°25′53.52″E / 28.0288417°S 153.4315333°E |
Opening | 2006 |
Cost | A$150 million |
Height | |
Roof | 111 m (364 ft) |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 34 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | DBI Design |
Main contractor | Multiplex |
The Wave is a residential skyscraper with an unusual appearance on the Gold Coast, Australia. It rises to a height of 111 m (364 ft) and has 34 floors. It is located at the corner of Surf Parade and Victoria Avenue, Broadbeach.
In a competition against 467 new buildings taller than 100 m (330 ft), The Wave was the recipient of the 2006 Silver Emporis Skyscraper Award.[1]
The innovative structure features reinforced concrete balconies that create a flowing, waveform exterior. The design ensures each of the 118 apartment's balconies receive a mix of shade and sunlight.[2] The tower features basement parking, a podium, three levels of commercial space and another level with recreation facilities. One, two and three bedroom apartments a found from floor five above.
In 2007, the building was featured in a Bollywood movie called Singh Is Kinng.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Making waves on the Gold Coast". worldarchitecturenews.com. 12 February 2007. Retrieved 26 April 2008.
- ^ Maurice Dunlevy (27 January 2007). "Gold Coast rides the Wave to global fame". The Australian. News Limited. Retrieved 26 April 2008.
- ^ Bridie Jabour (10 November 2007). "Bollywood stars shine on Coast". Gold Coast Bulletin. Gold Coast Publications. Archived from the original on 25 February 2008. Retrieved 26 April 2008.
External links
[edit]- Broadbeach Accommodation At The Wave Official Website