Merge in Takapuna is a proposed mixed-use development / residential skyscraper proposed for Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand.[1] At about 100 metres, it would become the second tallest building in Takapuna, next to the Sentinel tower already built directly adjacent to the future site.[2]
| Merge in Takapuna | |
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 Proposed design of Merge in Takapuna by Location Group of Companies | |
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| General information | |
| Status | Proposed |
| Type | Mixed-use office rower, retail and residential |
| Architectural style | Modern |
| Location | Takapuna, New Zealand |
| Coordinates | 36°47′23″S 174°46′12″E / 36.7898°S 174.770092°E |
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The building is to 'merge' a wide number of uses, including a high-rise residential tower of approximately 30 stories[3] containing around 110 apartments, a lower office section with four very large levels providing 360 degree city and harbour views, which sits atop a multi-level public car park for 750 cars, which the developer planned to build for the North Shore City Council.[3] The ground level of the building planned to contain shops, restaurants and four levels of basement car park.[1]
The public car park, a central element of the council's plan for the future parking strategy for Takapuna, planned to cost around NZ$30 million, offset partly by the NZ$12.5 million that the developer would have paid for the site (previously the 'Gasometer') at the corner of Auburn Street and Huron Street [3][4] The whole development was estimated to cost approximately $200 million.[5]
After being stalled for some years by the Global Financial Crisis, the project proceeded to recourse consent stage in mid-2010.[6] In late 2010, consent was granted. The developers expressed hope that construction could start in 2011, though skeptics consider the current financial/development market as unfavorable.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b Merge in Takapuna (official building website from Location Group. Accessed 2008-02-23.)
- ^ "30-storey tower will be 'catalyst for change'". The New Zealand Herald. 26 April 2007. Retrieved 23 October 2011.
- ^ a b c Car park for Takapuna a major step closer Archived 2008-10-16 at the Wayback Machine - North Shore City Council press release, Thursday 19 April 2007.
- ^ New complex e-Merges[permanent dead link] - North Shore City Council press release, Thursday 20 September 2007.
- ^ a b "Merge tower gets go-ahead". North Shore Times via 'Stuff.co.nz'. 11 November 2010. Retrieved 12 November 2010.
- ^ Cadacio, Jodeal (10 August 2010). "Tower plans unfold". North Shore Times. Retrieved 23 October 2011.
External links
edit- Merge in Takapuna (lease information)