Eureka Skydeck 88: Entry

Eureka Skydeck 88

Skydeck Level 88 Attractions
-LED information displays projected across the floor, pointing to key landmarks, ie information about the Melbourne Cup is directed towards Flemington Racecourse, visible from the Skydeck
-30 Viewfinders – positioned at the windows with informative text which frames a particular building, view or geographic place of interest, such as the MCG
-Soundscape - a specially composed soundscape designed to provide ambient sounds relevant to the direction the visitor is looking, for example F1 engine noise as the viewer looks at the Grand Prix circuit around Albert Park Lake. The soundscape noises will also ‘move’ around the floor, with sensors detecting where people are standing.
-Lightscape – a unique system of ‘blades’ has been designed for the ceiling which can project synchronized lighting effects and move both colours and patterns around the ceiling space. The lightscape can also match the sky’s appearance, ie white clouds, blue sky, lightning or thunderstorm effects.
-The combination of using soundscapes and lightscapes in this way at Eureka Skydeck is unique
-Large screens will display two presentations: a historical streetscape of Melbourne and weather effects from a skyscraper’s perspective
-Photo sales booth where visitors can buy photos of their Eureka Edge experience
-Skydeck Kiosk – coffee, soft drinks, snacks
-Radio booth – live radio broadcast facility
-Skydeck Outdoor Terrace – open to the outside elements, enclosed by a wire grid. The Terrace is positioned next to The Edge experience, so family and friends can view those inside Lifts
-Two lifts exclusively service Eureka Skydeck 88. The fastest lifts in the Southern Hemisphere, they travel at over 9 metres per second. It takes just 40 seconds to travel from the ground to the 88th floor

The Edge is a World First!
-It is a huge moving glass cube carrying passengers. It works like a giant matchbox, projecting from the inside of Eureka Tower all the way outside of the building.
-Nothing you have ever experienced will prepare you for the awe inspiring views from the highest viewing platform in the Southern Hemisphere at Melbourne’s iconic Eureka Tower –and only Skydeck 88 can give you the world’s only “Edge Experience” – a switchable glass cube which slides out from the building – with you inside!
-Operating conditions: extremely high winds (above 70km/h) would prevent operation. No other weather conditions should effect operation, although hailstorms and clouds may obstruct the views
-The Edge function: cube walls start off fully opaque. Once the cube is fully extended, the glass floor changes from opaque to clear instantly, followed by the other surfaces. A dramatic soundtrack accompanies this movement. Various sequences for glass effects have been programmed, so every experience can be different
-Edge experience time: each Edge movement sequence takes approximately five minutes
-Speed: The Edge moves at a speed of one metre every 10 seconds
-Capacity: twelve people at a time can experience The Edge
-‘The Edge Master’: a concierge who ushers people into the cube, explains procedure, and makes sure special Edge booties are snapped onto each person’s shoes to prevent scratching of the glass
-Cameras are mounted inside, taking photos of each group, which are then available for purchase