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A 240-metre Melbourne skyscraper
lodged for planning approval
Located on the site of a previously approved development in
Melbourne’s Southbank, the new scheme designed by Cox seeks
approval for a 67-storey tower above the heritage-listed Queens
Bridge Hotel.
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The proposed development includes public dining and entertainment
facilities, as well as wellness and lifestyle amenities exclusive to the
building’s 483 residences. Image: Supplied
Melbourne-based property developer PDG Corporation has submitted a
planning permit application for a new skyscraper situated adjacent to the city’s
Crown Casino in Southbank. Designed by Cox, the scheme offers residences
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atop a commercial podium alongside the site’s heritage-listed Queens Bridge
Hotel.
A 240-metre
Cox has confirmed in a communique that, if built, the 67-storey tower will Melbourne
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reach approximately 240 metres in height. According to PDG, the proposed skyscraper lodged
for planning
development includes public dining and entertainment facilities, as well as approval
“luxury wellness and lifestyle amenities” exclusive to the building’s 483
residences. 2025 Victorian
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In addition to capturing “optimal views whilst providing efficient shading and
thermal performance,” Cox noted that their design for the development draws
inspiration from the site’s ecological and geological histories, echoing the
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erosion patterns of the Yarra River within a stepped architectural form. underway on
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Director of Cox Simon Haussegger reflected, “At its core, this project is about Victoria
honouring the forces that have shaped Melbourne – both natural and human-
made. By embedding ecological narratives into the design, One Queens Bridge
Street becomes more than a building; it becomes a dialogue between past and Latest on site
future, landscape and city.”
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an “urban connector,” acting as a gateway between Southbank’s riverfront Expo 2025
entertainment promenade and the site’s neighbouring residential and arts O k
precincts. The building’s articulated facade integrates a series of terraces that The House-to-tower
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“One Queens Bridge Street is designed for longevity – its form is conceptually
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shaped by the elements, but its purpose is deeply human-centric,” senior Three Regional Architecture
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Southbank’s urban life, and ensures it will remain a dynamic and welcoming
destination for generations to come.”
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The 1–29 Queens Bridge Street site was previously home to a 90-storey
proposal from Crown, which was controversially exempted from local Seamless Seamless Acoustic
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Wilkinson Eyre in association with Architectus, the previous scheme sought
the title of Australia’s tallest building at the time it was lodged for planning.
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Crown’s request for a permit extension. As a result, the site was sold to PDG in from BURG BURG Australia
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Founder and managing director of PDG Vince Giuliano stated that the luxury
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“We are looking forward to collaborating with the state government, the City
of Melbourne, and the local community to further elevate the Southbank
Precinct, ensuring it remains Australia’s premier destination for residential
living, arts, entertainment and lifestyle,” he said.
The scheme is located down the road from PDG’s Boyd Village development –
a mixed-use residential and affordable housing project designed by DKO
Architecture that commenced construction in 2022 and reached its peak height
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in February 2025.
Subject to approval, PDG note that One Queens Bridge is expected to be
complete in 2029.
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