A $70 million, 20-storey tower by Chinese developer Zone Q
has been approved – the tallest residential tower to receive development
approval from the City of South Perth in almost 45 years.
Known as Pinnacle South Perth and designed by HASSELL, the
building incorporates a mixture of one and two bedroom apartments as well as
penthouses. It is part of a $100 million apartment and commercial project in
the west coast city of Perth.
A statement by the architects reads:
“Due for completion in 2016, the HASSELL-designed
development…includes a $30 million seven-storey commercial tower, a ground
level retail offering and communal facilities including an indoor/outdoor deck
with heated waterfall edge pool, a barbecue terrace, gymnasium, chef's kitchen
and dining/function space.
Principal Mike Rendell said the international experience of
HASSELL was significant in helping Zone Q navigate the Australian market.
"With studios across China, Australia, South East Asia
and the UK, HASSELL is well placed to assist developers who are looking to
expand their global footprint," said Mike.
"We worked with Zone Q to understand its goals, drivers
and aspirations for the project and developed a design response that was
appropriate for the leafy suburb of South Perth.
"Successful mixed-use developments are
often both complex and multi dimensional, addressing a range of urban design,
technical and qualitative design questions. The design for Pinnacle South Perth
balances the complex and often competing needs of the residents and commercial
tenants with those of the local community."
