A new landmark has been approved for the heart of Broadbeach. The Sandpiper site is set to be transformed into 155 OBR, a fifty-two storey residential tower, an elegant form inspired by the gentle contours of the Gold Coast. The tower’s architecture is contemporary and timeless, defined by soft, flowing edges, a glazed façade, and integrated sun-shading that responds to the subtropical climate. Expansive balconies extend the interiors outdoors, capturing light, breezes, and sweeping views of the coastline and parklands. At street level, a landscaped forecourt and welcoming lobby create a refined arrival experience, while subtropical planting softens the tower’s edges and connects it to the surrounding precinct. Congratulations to Polycell and the project team on achieving approval, a significant milestone for a sculptural addition that will enrich Broadbeach’s skyline with a thoughtfully crafted urban presence. Architecture by BDA Developer, Polycell Visualisation, Response Image Project Manager, Eastview (Australia) Civil & Structural, ADG Engineers Services, EMF Griffiths Landscape, LDG Landscape Architecture Fire, Spectra Fire Engineers Building Certifier, Dix Gardner Pty Ltd Environmental, MRA Environmental Surveyor, Bennett + Bennett Acoustics, Acoustic Works #architecture #urbanplanning #propertydevelopment #residentialdesign #cityshaping #designexcellence #placemaking
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Love how the tower translates the Gold Coast’s “soft, flowing” language into terraces that act like green surf breaks. The glazed façade and climate-tuned sun-shading will give gorgeous, legible rhythms across the day—those deep balconies will paint long subtropical shadows. As a 3d senior archviz lead, I can already see the dusk sequence: warm lobby glow, breeze in the planters, and a slow fly-up revealing that layered garden edge to skyline. Beautiful work, BDA and team.
Absolutely incredible 🙌🥂🥳
Congrats Polycell, BDA and team on this standout project. An exciting opportunity we’d love to be involved in.
Another cracking development for the skyline, exciting times to be on the Gold Coast!
Another great looking addition to the skyline mate! Well done as usual.
Architectural Technologist/Drafter !!
1moStunning. Absolutely love the lowers floors with so much greenery.