The Wave
The Wave is a residential skyscraper with an unusual appearance on the Gold Coast, Australia. It rises to a height of 111 m (360 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.
Other Information
- Location : Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
- Status : Completed
- Opening : 2006
- Use : Residential and retail
- Height Roof : 111m
- Floor count : 34
- Cost : AU$150 million
- Architect : DBI Design
- Contractor : Multiplex
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