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EQ Tower

Project Description

EQ Tower provides residential apartments within the academic precinct of Melbourne's CBD. The tower occupies an approximately 1896m² block, housing 630 apartments and 200 car spaces across 63 storeys. Its distinct facades include the north side, featuring full-height glazing on balconies with sunshades inspired by the Australian outback, and the south side, clad in bronze-coloured, floor-to-ceiling glass with sliding double-glazed doors that open to glass balustrades.

Recipient of the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2017-2018 for Best Residential High-Rise Architecture and Residential High-Rise Development in Australia, EQ Tower exemplifies excellence in design and development.

Project Challenges

  • Precast shear walls
  • Twin damper tank on the roof
  • Organic floor plates shift in and out to suit the wavy shape of the façade

Added Value

  • Adjustable baffles in damping tanks

Project Metrics

Project Value:

$170 million AUD

Year Completed:

2017

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Environmental Performance:

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Sectors:

Residential & Retirement, Retail

RBG Client:

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End Client:

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Architect(s):

Elenberg Fraser

Main Contractor:

Multiplex Constructions

RBG Services:

Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Structural Engineering
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