Billed as "the most liveable address in the world's most liveable city," the 79-storey twin-tower Queens Place by developer 3L Alliance is set to transform the Melbourne skyline from its location upon the top of Flagstaff Hill. 

Queens Place, looking up, image courtesy of 3L Alliance

Designed via a collaboration between three leading local firms — Cox Architecture, Fender Katsalidis Architects, and Hecker Guthrie — Queens Place will be built to take advantage of everything that Melbourne has to offer. Stunning panoramic views of the cityscape and ocean complement a green-concious podium level, complete with vegetation, and the incorporation of natural materials. 

Queens Place, aerial view, image courtesy of 3L Alliance

Located within Melbourne's Central Business District, Queens Place will bring residents into the heart of the action, all while providing an urban oasis complete with alleys, laneways, shopping, dining, and other services, creating what the developer has labelled "a Melbourne within Melbourne."

Queens Place, towers by night, image courtesy of 3L Alliance

With so much emphasis upon life at the podium level, it is only natural that the star of the show within this development is the relationship fostered between the base of the towers and the surrounding urban environment. 

Queens Place, podium level close-up view, image courtesy of 3L Alliance

Once inside, residents and their guests will be able to enjoy any of the many luxury amenities on offer, including a pool and spa, private dining rooms and caterer's kitchens, games rooms, private cinemas, a library, a poker and mah jong room, a private garden terrace, a karaoke suite, and even a cigar bar. 

Queens Place, Atrium, image courtesy of 3L Alliance

Seen below, the lobby will blend seamlessly into the canopied environs of the airy atrium level. The selection of cool, calming tones along with the use of natural materials and the placement of living vegetation all throughout the atrium level will produce an urban oasis, especially during Australia's hot summer months. 

Queens Place, Lobby as seen from the Atrium, image courtesy of 3L Alliance

Higher up, the podium will feature a beautiful rooftop terrace and pool, where residents can relax in a lounge chair or take a refreshing swim, all while taking in the city lights of Melbourne. 

Queens Place, Rooftop pool and lounge, image courtesy of 3L Alliance

Higher still, from the 69th to 78th floors, the 'Queens Residences' will comprise the penthouse suites, of which there is only one still available. All penthouses will offer premier views of the city, along with spacious, luxury-appointed units featuring an array of high-quality finishes, appliances, and fixtures. 

Queens Place, Penthouse, Living Room, image courtesy of 3L Alliance

Seen above, the penthouses will feature spacious living rooms, large enough to comfortably fit a grand piano by the window, a luxury virtually unknown to condo dwellers around the globe.

Queens Place, Penthouse, Bathroom, image courtesy of 3L Alliance

For those looking for a more affordable option, the bulk of residences will be comprised of one-, two-, and three-bedroom units, ranging from 45 to 168 square metres, with prices beginning at $449,000 AUD. 

Queens Place, towers aglow in the Melbourne sky, image courtesy of 3L Alliance

Once complete, the $1 billion Queens Place development will stand out against the surrounding cityscape, becoming one of the tallest structures in downtown Melbourne. 

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