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272 Hedges Ave

2022Mermaid Beach, Australia

272 Hedges Ave

Rising 44 storeys above its beachside setting, 272 Hedges Avenue presents an unfolding experience of architectural elegance and unparalleled amenity.

Rising 44 storeys above its beachside setting, 272 Hedges Avenue presents an unfolding experience of architectural elegance and unparalleled amenity, with the design of the pedestal inspired by the natural forces of the project’s coastal location. Australian property developer Sunland Group appointed Contreras Earl Architecture to design the two-storey pedestal base for the Mermaid Beach tower, including the interior and communal areas.

Details

  • Client

    Sunland Group [Sexty Design]

  • Status

    Completed 2022
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The challenge

The primary challenge lay in illustrating the interplay of light and shadow across its distinctive form, capturing the way sunlight filters through the building’s sleek contours, creating a dynamic visual experience that evolves throughout the day. Conveying the uniqueness of its design required an artful balance, ensuring that every illustration resonated with the building’s sculptural beauty while highlighting its harmonious relationship with the surrounding environment. The result is a visual narrative that not only portrays the structure but also evokes the serene, powerful essence of its coastal inspiration.

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The designs

Inspired by patterns of wind and water on rocks and sand, the exquisite design brings a human scale to the ground plane of the tower and creates an engaging, sculptural connection with the streetscape and parklands. It marks the transition between the coast and urban edge, and the seamless progression from outside to inside offers a unique spatial experience for residents and visitors.

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Key elements

Private amenities of the ground floor include a resident lounge, boardroom, and function room. On the first floor, a 15-meter pool and spa sit beneath a vaulted ceiling and open to a garden terrace overlooking the coastal parklands. Other resident amenities include a gym, sauna, hammam steam room, and treatment rooms. The minimalist, tactile spaces are designed for the senses, creating a spatial sequence and atmosphere that will have a sensory and soothing effect on the user.

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Credits

Client: Sunland Group [Sexty Design]

Architects: Contreras Earl Architecture

Year: 2022

Photographs: Peter Sexty

Landscape Architects: Form Landscape Architects