Eclipse 29 storey Adelaide highrise residential proposed

The 29-storey Eclipse is set to become Adelaide’s tallest residential building, set on the northern edge of Rundle Mall. 

A Sydney-based consortium hopes, subject to approvals, to start construction in 2016 on the 272 apartment block that will tower 94 metres above the city. 

Adelaide's tallest building is Westpac House (all commercial) at 132 metres and 31 storeys, with Adelaide's tallest residential building being King William Tower at 65 King William Street at 70 metres. Originally built as the ATO offices, it was converted to 126 units around 2004.

The only mooted challenger on the skyline will be Vue on King William Street, which when completed next year will be 89 metres.

The Eclipse Project is proposed for a 1,536 square metre precinct bordering Austin Street and Porters Lane.

The Government of South Australia’s Development Assessment Commission is currently assessing the application.

Consortium members have previously been associated with residential projects including 500 units for student accommodation in Adelaide on Rundle Mall and Hindley Street between 2000 and 2008.

Project director Jonathan McKenzie said Eclipse was prompted in part by the reform of planning laws, and the removal of height limit restrictions.

“There is also a strong message coming from the Government of South Australia that the city is poised for growth and this makes Adelaide a compelling investment option,” he said.

The Eclipse tower will include 272 apartments, comprising 56 one-bedroom apartments, 164 two- bedroom apartments and 52 three-bedroom apartments designed by architecture firm Elenberg Fraser.

“We are very excited to make our first contribution to the Adelaide skyline,” Kim Lai from Elenberg Fraser said.

The consortium comprises Garry Parker, Peter Sprowles, Paul Smith and Jonathan McKenzie.