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The geometry of the curving bays of
the front facade gradually changes as the
building rises, with the three-level penthouse stepped back to maximise the sun
and views.
“We took the geometry right down
to the ground, with a protruding metal
canopy over the entry,” says the architect.
“The neighbouring buildings tend to have
a decorative solid sandstone podium, so
we created a similarly detailed podium.”
The tessellated motif continues in the
lobby, which features a long, sculpted

sandstone wall that curves to form
the ceiling. The same motif appears in
mirrored timber screens in lift lobbies, and
at the rear of the building, in a 10-storey
green wall.
“This glazed living wall, on the north
side of the building, creates a pleasant
green outlook for bedrooms at the rear,”
says Owen. “It also lets in plenty of natural
light and sun.”
The building has two two-bedroom
apartments on the lower levels and single
four-bedroom apartments on the upper

Facing page: Every apartment in the Eliza building
opens out to a large balcony, where views are
framed by the curve of the balustrading. Each
of the tessellated metal and sandstone panels is
individually shaped.
Above: :The ripple of the balustrades brings a fluid
look to the exterior as seen in this rendering. The
penthouse occupies the top three floors, which are
stepped back to maximise the sun and views.

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