Encore 1788 Residences Double Bay

The architectural merit of Encore 1788 has been central to its success and positive impact on the Double Bay precinct. The project’s design, including curved precast concrete façades, solid fluted stone balcony walls, breezeblock screens, and standing seam zinc cladding, delivers a refined streetscape while complementing the village character. The integration of six retail tenancies, a publicly accessible pedestrian arcade, widened footpaths, and cantilevered awnings strengthens community interaction and social amenity, activating both the street frontage and rear laneway. The development’s architectural presence and quality finishes have driven strong market confidence, with many apartments sold prior to completion and high engagement from purchasers in bespoke interior layouts, reinforcing the value of thoughtful design.
A high level of finish was achieved through rigorous processes throughout design and construction. Early-stage planning addressed flood-prone conditions and below-water-table basement construction, employing a fully waterproofed CSM piling wall system, monolithic hydrostatic slab, active dewatering, and bentonite-treated shotcrete. The building’s complex façades were engineered using pin-fixed systems to ensure long-term structural integrity and waterproofing performance. Internally, bespoke joinery, solid stone finishes, coffered and coved ceilings with integrated LED lighting, full home automation, and premium appliances were protected through detailed staging, quality assurance, and on-site supervision. Regular design reviews, purchaser engagement, and developer–builder collaboration ensured finishes met exacting standards, even amid COVID-19 disruptions, supply constraints, and extreme weather.
Through its architectural excellence, innovative construction solutions, and meticulous attention to finishes, Encore 1788 has not only delivered a landmark residential outcome but also revitalised the local environment, enhancing social, commercial, and aesthetic value in the heart of Double Bay.