One Smith Street
Bringing our laneway and hospitality knowledge to the Docklands.
Escala
Escala is a new benchmark mixed-use project for Melbourne’s NewQuay. Central to Escala’s community life is a small square and laneway integrated into the ground plane. It’s a natural meeting point and social springboard that launches an authentic neighbourhood vibe. As well as a gathering place, the square is a prominent forecourt and activated public realm with specialty retail and commercial tenancies that complement the residential tower.
A new lane was created through the entire block
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Variation in scale and facade design breaks down the building into an authentic city block
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The podium is scaled to the pedestrian, with set back apartement towers rising above
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Material detail on every corner
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Corner of Docklands Drive & Aquitania Way
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Street level arrival
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Lift lobby
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Shelter from the elements encourages movement through the site
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Terrace level pool
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Stain glass detail
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Tiled arch entry detail
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Commercial lobby with brick arches
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2-bedroom apartment
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Timber, tile and texture
1/10“Central to the success of the scheme is the level of detail lavished in various components of the project” — Andy Fergus, Urban Design, City of Melbourne
The lightfilled lobby connecting to the forecourt
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Urbanity and scale that resembles Melbourne's CBD
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Resident's library and meeting room facing a communal terrace
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Facade detail with signiture breeze blocks and green tiles
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Forecourt view from above
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Rooftop garden
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Docklands Drive
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Escala's material palette
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