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Left:Sub-penthouses in Sky at
Central Park at the top of the
east tower incorporate balconies
that can be closed in if required.
As with every apartment in the
precinct, the interior features
high-quality natural materials.
Below:Gardens right outside the
apartments enhance the views.
The gardens are watered and fed
automatically by a gravity-feed
system.
Below right:Tiled bathrooms,
mirrored walls and contemporary
sanitaryware feature in the
sub-penthouses.
Story by Colleen Hawkes
Photography by Murray
Fredericks; aerial image by
John Gollings

The greening of the building continues on the
top of the podium, which is a recreational area for
residents. This features landscaped gardens, a long
swimming pool and a number of Jacuzzis.
The Level 29 Sky Garden on the cantilevered
deck is another amenity for residents of the Sky
penthouses and sub-penthouses. The garden is
accessed through a darkened passage that opens
into an area washed with bright orange-red glass.
“This is a transition zone that heightens the
sense of anticipation,” says Giles. “The natural
daylight is a burst of colour at the end of the walkway, where you emerge to find yourself out on the
cantilevered platform at the top of the building. This
area is also beautifully landscaped, with gardens
and a Jacuzzi.”
A similar attention to detail can be seen on the
interiors. Giles says every apartment, from the
smallest studio to the penthouses, has a similar
design approach and material palette.
“The design needed to be of a signature quality
that is consistent right through the building. Smart,
articulate design has always been a priority for the
joint venture developers, and this is a key part of
the One Central Park experience.”
Sustainable initiatives were another key driver
of the design. One Central Park, Central retail and
Park Lane have all achieved 5 Star Green Star ratings from the Green Building Council of Australia.
While the vertical gardens are one of the most visible expressions of the commitment to sustainable
urban living, other eco-friendly features are much in
evidence. One Central Park houses its own central
thermal plant and tri-generation power station,

using low-emission gas to produce electricity and
thermal power for heating and cooling. Rainwater is
harvested, and grey water and black water retained
for re-use in laundries, toilets and gardens.
Other initiatives include a 44-vehicle GoGet car
share service, and 94% recycling or re-use of materials removed from the site during demolition.
Giles says the developers’ commitment to
the community is already paying off, in terms of
enlivening the precinct. The retail centre, hospitality
venues and Chippendale Green are in constant use.
And the apartments themselves have been highly
sought after since day one.
“The variety of units on sale ensured there was
something for everyone, to the extent that Frasers
was selling one apartment every minute during the
launch,” says Giles.
Central Park development director Mick Caddey
says the completion of One Central Park is a significant milestone for the joint venture partners.
“This is an outstanding achievement with the
visually striking design representing the core values
of Central Park in delivering an innovative, environmentally sensitive and sustainable design of high
standard.”

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