This project (1788 Residences) consisted of the demolition of the existing commercial building, and construction of a two-level below ground basement, and 6 levels above ground consisting of 26 residential apartments, 9 retail tenancies and a public domain refurbishment. It features a strong inclusion of timber veneers, Calcutta benchtops and natural stone floors.
One of the most impressive features of this build is the Façade, which underwent light weight cladding, to face brick veneer, to rendered blockwork, to metal cladding and louvres.
Constructed in a flood zone, this build required considerable planning for construction and longevity. The basement was excavated in water charged sand, requiring a waterproof TSM piling wall around the perimeter, dewatering to allow the construction of a hydrostatic slab for the lowest basement level. The final basement now restricts the external water table current under approximate 6m of water pressure. 
Ultra Building’s construction was innovative and progressive, combining many new ideas to achieve an end product that does not have a like in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney