Located in Melbourne, Australia, EQ Tower has a unique hourglass form that stretches to a diamond-shaped top to provide the best outcomes in terms of wind and sun. Balconies and winter gardens are seamlessly integrated, with the balconies after 24 storeys enclosed to ensure comfort for residents, with gill-like structures that still enable interaction with the elements. The use of specially sourced low-emissivity glass with a directional oxide coating allows the building to interact with the sun, constantly changing with colour and light. An LED lighting set into grooves on the building surface pays homage to the glamour of Hong Kong towers, but when you enter the building you are immediately situated in Melbourne’s celebrated laneway network. Looking up, the building forms a vertical community. At the top of the podium is a lounge with karaoke suites, a theatrette, pool, spa, sauna and gym. Inside, the apartments are full of surprising tones and textures, with space maximised to an almost impossible degree.