First look: New Marine Parade, Biggera Waters apartments to target short term accomodation
A local developer has lodged plans for a site fronting Marine Parade overlooking the waterfront at Biggera Waters.
Just 30 two-bedroom apartments will be offered across the 1,091 sqm site at 456 Marine Parade, with BDA behind the designs.
BDA noted that the apartments, which start from 90 sqm internally, will provide short term accomodation along the water frontage of Biggera Waters.
"As designed, the project will provide a memorable sculptural short-term accommodation tower," BDA stated in their submission to the Gold Coast City Council.
"The design intent is to create a high quality short term accommodation that contributes to the diverse range of building typologies within the area.
"The tower has been broken up into two distinct floor plates that undulate back and forth to give variation and movement in the overall form," the statement read.
Four apartments will be spread across each floorplate, with a focus on maintaining optimum cross ventilation and natural light, whilst capturing surrounding views.
Each apartment will also be provided with a generously-sized balcony, to encourage indoor and outdoor interactions.
The nine-storey building will take on a minimal and coastal design, set to enhance the streetscape, while adding to the diverse range of building typologies within the locale.
"Overlapping balcony edges create a subtle movement up the building facade creating visual interest from the Broadwater, while a composition of white brickwork, timber-look screening, large glazing elements and planters provide a subtle but well crafted mix of natural materials.
“The detailing and articulation of the built form demonstrates a positive outcome for the streetscape and Biggera Waters area."
The development encompasses wide-reaching water views from the site's frontage to Marine Parade, catching views towards Wave Break Island, with multiple mature Norfolk Pines within Khoundavong Park.
Residents will also enjoy the amenity of the linear park and walkway along the Broadwater edges, while also being within a short distance to a variety of shopping and leisure amenities, as well as public transport options.