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.
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.
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. 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.
References
- ^ "Making waves on the Gold Coast". worldarchitecturenews.com. 12 February 2007. Retrieved 26 April 2008.
- ^ Maurice Dunlevy (27 January 2007). "Gold Coast rides the Wave to global fame". The Australian. News Limited. Retrieved 26 April 2008.
- ^ 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.
External links
- Broadbeach Accommodation At The Wave Official Website
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