Evolution of Apartment Living: FK Walking Tour
Description
From high-rise exemplars of Republic Tower (1999, 87 apartments, 36 storeys), Paragon (2021, 227 apartments, 48 storeys) and Eureka (2006, 583 apartments, 91 storeys) through to the typological experimentation of Phoenix (2014, 28 storeys, a narrow deep lot of 6.8 metres x 24.3 metres) and up to the latest development, Australia 108 (2020, 1105 apartments, 100 storeys), Fender Katsalidis will present Melbourne’s urban development and how modes of inhabitation have intensified and diversified.
Presented from the street view, this walking tour will start at Melbourne Terrace and finish at Australia 108, showcasing FK apartment projects along the way.
Images: (1) Aerial view of the city of Melbourne, Photo: Peter Bennetts. (2) Republic Tower, Photo: John Gollings. (3) Paragon, Photo: Willem-Dirk du Toit. (4) Paragon, Photo: Willem-Dirk du Toit. (5) Little Hero, Photo: John Gollings. (6) Hero, Photo: John Gollings. (7) Phoenix, Photo: John Gollings. (8) Phoenix, Photo: Orbit. (9) 108 Flinders, Photo: Dean Bradley. (10) Eureka Tower, Photo: John Gollings. (11) Australia 108, Photo: Peter Bennetts.
Important Details
Time & Date
Friday 1 March
10am-12pm
Non-members: $65 + booking fee
Members: $55 + booking fee
- This walking tour includes low to moderate activity covering approximately 2.5km walking, with some areas of uneven ground are requires a basic level of walking fitness. Covered and comfortable shoes are essential.
- Several short tram rides within the Free Tram Zone form part of this tour.
- This tour is not fully wheelchair accessible. Please contact us to discuss any accessibility needs.
- This tour will conclude at Australia 108, 70 Southbank Blvd, Southbank VIC 3006
AGE REQUIREMENTS
Location
Melbourne Terrace, 416 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
