Australia 108, Modern residential skyscraper in Southbank, Melbourne, Australia
Australia 108 is a residential tower in Southbank that rises across 100 floors and reaches 316.7 meters (1,039 feet) in height. The design follows contemporary forms, with a base of concrete and glass that tapers toward a narrower top.
Construction began in October 2015 and finished in September 2020, after several changes were made to the original design. The project cost around 900 million AUD and produced the tallest residential structure in Australia.
The name Australia 108 comes from its 108 floors, a number chosen through feng shui: the name, height and top floor all contain 8, which relates to prosperity, abundance and security. The gold element on the facade marks the floors of the shared lounge for residents.
The building is private residential property and offers no public access to the apartments or shared areas higher up. You can view and photograph the exterior easily from surrounding streets and parks in Southbank.
The name, the 316.7-metre height and the top floor all carry the number 8, chosen through feng shui for prosperity, abundance and security. The tower has 100 floors and 1,105 apartments, and its 100th-floor penthouse sold for A$25 million, an Australian record at the time.
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