| The Wave | |
| Location: | Gold Coast, Queensland |
| Coordinates: | -28.0288°N 153.4315°W |
| Status: | Completed |
| Opening: | 2006 |
| Building Type: | Residential and retail |
| Roof: | 111m (364feet) |
| Floor Count: | 34 |
| Cost: | A$150 million |
| Architect: | DBI Design |
| Main Contractor: | Multiplex |
The Wave is a residential skyscraper with an unusual appearance on the Gold Coast, Australia. It rises to a height of 111m (364feet) and has 34 floors. It is located at the corner of Surf Parade and Victoria Avenue, Broadbeach.
In a competition against 467 new buildings taller than 100m (300feet), The Wave was the recipient of the 2006 Silver Emporis Skyscraper Award.[1]
The innovative structure features reinforced concrete balconies that create a flowing, waveform exterior. The design ensures each of the 118 apartment's balconies receive a mix of shade and sunlight.[2] The tower features basement parking, a podium, three levels of commercial space and another level with recreation facilities. One, two and three bedroom apartments a found from floor five above.
In 2007, the building was featured in a Bollywood movie called Singh Is Kinng.[3]