The Wave (Gold Coast)

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.

The Wave
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeResidential and retail
LocationGold Coast, Queensland
Coordinates28°1′43.83″S 153°25′53.52″E
Opening2006
CostA$150 million
Height
Roof111 m (364 ft)
Technical details
Floor count34
Design and construction
Architect(s)DBI Design
Main contractorMultiplex

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
  1. "Making waves on the Gold Coast". worldarchitecturenews.com. 12 February 2007. Retrieved 26 April 2008.
  2. Maurice Dunlevy (27 January 2007). "Gold Coast rides the Wave to global fame". The Australian. News Limited. Retrieved 26 April 2008.
  3. 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.


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