Marina Tower Melbourne

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Marina Tower Melbourne
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Marina Tower Melbourne
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeResidential apartments
Address8 Pearl River Road
Town or city Docklands, Victoria
CountryAustralia
Coordinates 37°48′56″S144°56′09″E / 37.8155292°S 144.9357198°E / -37.8155292; 144.9357198
Construction started2015
Completed2017
Height140 metres (460 ft)
Technical details
MaterialConcrete
Floor count43 and 36
Floor area3,650 square metres (39,300 sq ft)
Design and construction
Architecture firmDKO
DeveloperHiap Hoe
EngineerWebber Design
Main contractor Probuild
Known for Inclined tower
Other information
Number of rooms461 apartments
273 hotel rooms
ParkingSix storey car park
290 spaces
Website
www.hiaphoe.com/marina-tower-melbourne
References
[1] [2]

Marina Tower Melbourne is a residential development in Melbourne Docklands, Australia, featuring a 43-storey inclined tower and a 36-storey inclined tower that are conjoined to the 21st floor and then diverge at five degree angles. The development also includes a seven-storey Four Points by Sheraton hotel. [3]

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References

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