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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