Merge in Takapuna

Merge in Takapuna is a mixed-use development / residential skyscraper currently (2008) going through the resource consent process in Takapuna, North Shore City, New Zealand. [http://www.location.co.nz/project.asp?takapuna Merge in Takapuna] (official building website from Location Group. Accessed 2008-02-23.)] At about 100 m, it will be the second tallest building in Takapuna, next to the Sentinel tower already built directly adjacent to the future site. [" [http://www.nzherald.co.nz/topic/story.cfm?c_id=139&objectid=10436097 30-storey tower will be 'catalyst for change'] " - "The New Zealand Herald", Thursday 26 April 2007]

The building is to 'merge' a wide number of uses, including a high-rise residential tower of approximately 30 stories containing around 110 apartments, a lower office section with four very large levels providing 360 degree city and harbour views, which sits atop a multi-level public car park for 750 cars, which the developer will build for North Shore City Council." [http://www.northshorecity.govt.nz/?src=/your_council/news_releases/releases-2007/april/car-park-for-takapuna-step-closer.html Car park for Takapuna a major step closer] " - North Shore City Council press release, Thursday 19 April 2007.] The ground level of the building is to contain shops and restaurants and in turn sits atop another four levels of basement car park.

The public car park, which is a central element of the Council's plan for the future parking strategy for Takapuna, will cost around NZ$ 30 million, offset partly by the NZ$ 12.5 million that the developer will pay for the site (previously the 'Gasometer') at the corner of Auburn Street and Huron Street " [http://www.northshorecity.govt.nz/?src=/your_council/news_releases/releases-2007/september/new-complex-e-merges.html New complex e-Merges] " - North Shore City Council press release, Thursday 20 September 2007.]

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External links

* [http://www.location.co.nz/project.asp?takapuna Merge in Takapuna] (official building website)
* [http://www.location.co.nz/c/perspectives.pdf Merge in Takapuna] (perspective drawing of the building)