Planned new Whitmore Square apartment building inspired by Europe’s architectural masterpieces
Architectural masterpieces in Rome and Barcelona provided the inspiration for a new apartment tower planned for one of Adelaide’s main squares.
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Architectural masterpieces in Barcelona and Rome have provided the inspiration for a new $11m apartment building planned for Whitmore Square.
Led by Melissa Pisanelli, who owns the Etica and Allegra Dining Room venues on Gilles Street, and designed by prominent local architect Enzo Caroscio, the development comprises 11 two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments across seven levels.
A series of striking arched loggias dominate the facade of the building facing Whitmore Square – part of the project’s “historic geometric tributes to architecture”.
While paying tribute to the past, the building will also offer residents access to modern features, including exclusive access to a Mercedes-Benz EQA electric vehicle, which will be housed on-site for shared use.
Known as 58 IPARRITYI, the project shares the Kaurna name for Whitmore Square, which is inspired by the last known Kaurna speaker before the Kaurna language revival in the 1990s.
Ms Pisanelli said the sculptured design of the building was inspired by Xavier Corbero’s labyrinth home in Barcelona and Rome’s Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana.
“The vision for 58 IPARRITYI is one of timeless architectural design, celebrating the history and vibrancy of Adelaide’s southwest quarter,” she said.
“The favourable CBD location is a hub for creatives and small businesses that make this part of the city special, that give it meaning and inject vibrancy.
“The unique location and sculptured and distinctive building expression will make 58 a landmark residential address in Adelaide.”
Located on the southeastern corner of Whitmore Square, the tower will include retail and hospitality outlets on the ground floor and two apartments on each upper level. A penthouse will occupy the two highest floors.
A sales campaign was launched on Monday, with apartments priced from $750,000. Construction is expected to start in October.
Mr Caroscio, who designed the nearby Bohem apartments at the northern end of Whitmore Square, said the building’s stepped upper levels and arches would create a contrast of shadows that would transform the facade throughout the day.
“The composition and creative form of the building, together with the highly articulated facade, high-quality materials and fine grain detailing, creates a boutique and sophisticated original addition to Whitmore Square,” he said.
“From within, we have created homes that feel part of the city with its visual connections to the green square and city skylines.”
Local artists including Nadia Travaglini and Janice Vitkovsky have been commissioned to create works to feature on the lobby of each floor of the building.
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