Light House Melbourne
Residential skyscraper in Melbourne, Australia
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Light House Melbourne (also simply referred to as Lighthouse) is a residential skyscraper in Melbourne, Australia. Located on 450[note 1] Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, the project was designed by Elenberg Fraser and developed by Hengyi Australia. The skyscraper rises to a height of 218 metres (715 feet) and comprises 69 levels and 607 apartment dwellings. The ground floor is occupied by a reception and mail room, the eighth floor is occupied by a gym, swimming-pool, and sauna, and the remaining floors are residential. Upon its completion in 2017, it became one of the tallest residential buildings in Melbourne.[1][2]
| Light House Melbourne | |
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Light House in May 2017 | |
 Interactive map of the Light House Melbourne area | |
| Alternative names | Lighthouse |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Location | 450 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Australia |
| Groundbreaking | 2015 |
| Completed | 2017 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 218 m (715 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 69 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Elenberg Fraser |
| Developer | Hengyi Australia |
| Structural engineer | Winward Structures |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | 607 |
| Website | |
| http://www.lighthousemelbourne.com.au/ | |
Construction
Proposed in 2012, the skyscraper received planning approval by then-Planning Minister Matthew Guy later that year;[3] and in 2014, Guy approved an amendment to the plans which would see extra height and floors added to the development.[4][5][6] Construction on the project commenced in May 2015, before topping-out in February 2017. The project was completed later in 2017.[2]
See also
Notes
- Also cited as 420