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Adelaide’s Most Opulent Apartment

The stunning full-floor penthouse comes with a $10m price tag — and represents the newfound allure of the SA capital.

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Mon, Nov 8, 2021 5:07pmGrey Clock 2 min

Adelaide is fast shirking its ‘small city’ reputation with a luxurious new penthouse set atop the new 37-storey Market Square tower set for the city’s CBD.

The impressive $10 million Skyline penthouse (designed by the internationally renowned Woods Bagot) delivers 935sqm across four bedrooms, three bathrooms and nearly 300sqm of outdoor living space — served with panoramic views of Adelaide’s CBD, Hills and across the beaches and water.

The offering presents a rare opportunity to live in the cultural and historic heart of Adelaide’s vibrant CBD – with further heritage value and appeal attached to the 150-year history of the Central Market location.

While the penthouse takes centre stage in this once-in-a-generation build, the sub-penthouses also step onto this prized podium as two level 36 offerings comprising 3-bedroom and which start from $5.2 million.

Further to the amenities presented by these properties, Market Square itself will deliver exclusive access to a residents’ lobby bar, health and wellbeing zone, library, cinema, outdoor kitchen and private dining room, car wash, EV charging stations, cool room and parcel storage, dog wash as well as an on-site childcare centre.

The elevated appeal of the property aligns to that of Adelaide itself — a city on the ascent with heightened liveability credentials and a priority market that boasts a 19.1 per cent rise in prices in the 12 months to September.

Such rising popularity pushes a fast deadline in regards to securing a piece of one of Market Square, with more than 80 per cent of the 212 apartments – set to occupy levels 16-37 – already sold.

A 251-room hotel will operate across lower levels of the development while an 11,000sqm retail centre and a further 15,000sqm of office space is also allocated.

The Market Square project redevelops a central area that is bordered by Gouger and Grote Streets, the Samuel Way courts complex and Hilton Hotel on one side the historic market – the latter established in 1869 and which still operates and is not part of the new development.

Headed by developers ICD — think Aspire Melbourne and City Tattersalls Sydney, among others — construction will commence in 2022 and is scheduled to complete in three and a half years.

marketsquareadelaide.com.au



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Carved in Stone

The enduring appeal of marble has gone into overdrive as designers explore the beauty of coloured stone to create truly inviting and indulgent interiors.

By Robyn Willis
Wed, Feb 5, 2025 4 min

Like all design movements, the return of marble to interiors started quietly enough with the rise of ‘greige’ as the dominant colour palette. A warm version of grey, for a while there, you could barely step into a well-considered residential space without being confronted with the ubiquitous neutral tone.

However, to be successful, this look depended on texture, layering and patterning to provide truly heartfelt spaces with genuine depth. And so Calacatta and Carrara marble entered the room, literally making itself at home in kitchens, bathrooms, and living room hearths, as well as in a myriad of accessories and furniture from small bowls and coasters to coffee and dining tables.

As greige made way for a return to colour in interiors, in recent years designers have turned their attention to bolder choices, moving on from the classic tones of Calacatta, Carrara, and Pietra marbles to Verde Indio, Spanish Gold, and Calacatta Viola.

Inspired by the raw beauty of the site, Mim Design used marble extensively in this Mornington Peninsula home Mim Design

Not that there is anything new about marble. First documented for use in construction in 3rd century Greece BCE, with evidence it was also used in ancient Turkey and Rome, it was originally chosen for its strength and beauty, as well as its accessibility, extracted from quarries using hammers and wedges and removed using pulleys, levers, and winches rather than the more difficult process of mining. While extraction methods have improved, especially in recent years, the nature of this popular stone is unchanged.

A metamorphic rock composed mostly of calcite, it is formed when limestone is subjected to heat and pressure. When the calcite in the limestone recrystallises, it forms a rock that is a mass of interlocking crystals, creating what we know as marble.

In Melbourne’s St Ali & The Queen cafe and bar, Studio Tate teamed marble and timber to transition from day to night.

While many countries, including Australia, have marble deposits, about half the world’s supply is sourced from just four countries—Spain, Italy, India, and China. Strong enough to endure extended use, it is also soft enough to be relatively easy to carve while its natural beauty allows it to be polished and honed, giving it a glow that adds depth—and a sense of luxury—to any space it inhabits.

Greg Natale marble accessories deliver on style.

Australian designers have been quick to embrace the use of marble, offering, as it does, the opportunity to create truly unique interiors. Creative director of Mim Design, Emma Mahlook, says while budget is always a consideration, a greater variety of marble has become easier to source in recent years.

“Coloured stones provide an opportunity to create distinctive and striking spaces,” she says. “As such, we are finding that there is a slight shift to bolder and braver choices of coloured stone than the traditional whites and greys.”

For homeowners interested in creating distinctive, outstanding spaces, it is hard to beat, with each piece different from the other.

“No batch of stone is ever the same, which makes it so unique and such an interesting and visually appealing product with colours, textures, and patterns that are sometimes as complex as intricate works of art,” says Mahlook.

She cites a recent commercial project her studio realised for Enoteca Boccaccio, an exclusive Italian restaurant in the heart of the Melbourne suburb of Balwyn, where she specified a selection of coloured marbles to create an intimate and luxurious dining experience that looks to the past, as well as the future.

“The choices of natural stone in Enoteca Boccaccio, which featured marbles Rosso Levanto and Carrara as well as a granite called Domino, were selected to reflect Italy’s streets and embody genuine durability and commitment to the art of preservation,” says Mahlook. “Rosso Levanto and Carrara are archaic marbles with such strong significance connecting to Italy’s rich heritage.”

Colour and Communications Manager at Dulux, Andrea Lucena-Orr, says the interest in coloured marble in Australian design has its origins in more transient hospitality spaces like bars and restaurants, where design is traditionally riskier.

“Typically, it starts in hospitality and commercial environments,” she says. “You tend to get it in high-end homes because it is expensive, but it’s beautiful.”

“That whole natural palette is a huge phenomenon—people are celebrating those imperfections in patterns and shapes now.”

Because no two slabs are the same, Mahlook says there’s the ability to create truly distinctive, personal spaces for clients seeking genuinely idiosyncratic interiors.

“The movement towards coloured natural stones reflects a broader cultural shift towards individuality, sustainability, and innovation in design and architecture,” she says.

For those falling under its spell, Director of Studio Tate, Alex Hopkins, says marble pairs well with other materials such as timber and looks beautiful indoors, particularly in kitchens and bathrooms. However, she cautions there are some things to consider before specifying it at home.

“To ensure marble remains a timeless choice rather than a fleeting trend, we recommend using it selectively and pairing it with contrasting materials,” she says. “It’s crucial to understand its maintenance demands and consider the overall budget, including installation and upkeep costs.”

While it is susceptible to staining because of its porosity, Hopkins says using marble sparingly, for example, in a powder room vanity, can minimise maintenance.

“Different finishes, like honed surfaces, can also help reduce the appearance of wear,” she says. “Working with experienced designers or specialists ensures the marble chosen fits both the aesthetic and functional needs of your space.”

Professionally applied sealants can also make staining less likely.

For those bold enough to take the plunge, Hopkins says the rewards are great.

“Its diverse colour palette and natural veining offer a unique aesthetic that other materials can’t match,” she says.

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