Franklin Tower

Two towers, two construction methods.

Franklin Tower is a major mixed-use development in Adelaide’s north-west CBD, bringing residential and student accommodation together across two towers connected by a new pedestrian link.

Tower 1 will provide 227 apartments across 23 levels, with ground-floor retail, integrated parking and resident amenities. Tower 2 will deliver 584 student beds across 24 levels, with dedicated communal spaces and services. Rising to 86 metres, the development will make a significant addition to Adelaide’s evolving skyline.

Coordinating modular and conventional construction.

A key feature of the project is the use of two different construction methods on the same site. The student accommodation tower will use modular construction, while the residential tower will be conventionally built.

This requires the off-site manufacture, delivery and installation of modular components to be carefully coordinated with conventional construction, site logistics and the pedestrian connection between the towers.

The constrained CBD site adds another layer of complexity, with staging, access and construction logistics managed alongside the heritage-significant Federated Trading building, formerly the Aerated Bread Factory.

Building on an established project team.

Franklin Tower continues RCP’s relationship with Auta Group following Victoria Tower Adelaide, which reached Practical Completion three months ahead of schedule. Many of the same project partners have returned, including Cheesman Architects, Nic Design Studio, BESTEC, Matter and Synergy Construct.

RCP is coordinating the consultant and contractor teams, administering the construction contract and managing programme, cost and delivery risk. The established team and systems developed through Victoria Tower provide a strong foundation for the delivery of this more complex two-tower development.