The Wave (building)
| The Wave | |
|---|---|
 | |
| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Residential and retail |
| Location | Gold Coast, Queensland |
| Coordinates | 28°1′43.83″S 153°25′53.52″E / 28.0288417°S 153.4315333°ECoordinates: 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 | 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
- ↑ "Making waves on the Gold Coast". worldarchitecturenews.com. 2007-02-12. Retrieved 2008-04-26.
- ↑ Maurice Dunlevy (2007-01-27). "Gold Coast rides the Wave to global fame". The Australian. News Limited. Retrieved 2008-04-26.
- ↑ Bridie Jabour (2007-11-10). "Bollywood stars shine on Coast". Gold Coast Bulletin. Gold Coast Publications. Retrieved 2008-04-26.
External links
- Broadbeach Accommodation At The Wave Official Website
| Awards | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Q1 (building) (Gold Coast) |
Emporis Skyscraper Award (Silver) 2005 |
Succeeded by Newton Suites (Singapore) |