Fifty Albert

Hickory Group as Contractors

Fifty Albert is a reflection of the sophistication and plush lifestyle that is Souht Melbourne. It is composed of ground floor combined commercial and residents-only spaces, 7 ½ levels of car park spaces, and 21 stoerys of 282 residential apartments.


Aesthetic features include the sweeping balcony-adorned facades, distinguished feathered entrance and the delicate incorporation of a heritage facade front. Internally, this project boasts five-star living with a lobby lounge served by a concierge bar upon entry, a residents’ health club and indoor retreat area, and a rooftop entertainment area including spa, poker room and viewing room.


INITIATIVES • Facade, cladding and balustrades sourced from Jangho China • Feathered screen construction hanging from the underside of level 5 slab and wrapping into the ground floor lobby/ cafe areas • Sweeping balustrade to apartment levels engineered to structurally combat wind uplift while maintaining an elegant design • Incorporation of heritage facade (and interior usable office space) into Albert Road elevation/structure • Use of bridge construction as level 8 transfer slab to speed up processes. • Winner of UDIA (Victoria) 2013 Award for Excellence - High Density Development • Winner of City of Port Phillip 2014 Design Development Award (Best New Development 6+ Storeys) • Winner of City of Port Phillip 2014 Design Development Award (Best Contribution to Urban Art)

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