Towering over its South Bank neighbours with the kind of confidence that says ‘I’ve arrived’, Shadow Play by Peppers is now open for business, or leisure.

The bold structure behind this new Melbourne resident is the work of architects Elenberg Fraser and interior design firm Hecker Guthrie. The result is nothing less than luxe.

Aptly named, Shadow Play is dark, moody and sharp – this is no shy structure. It’s here to make a statement.

Inside, each apartment is self-contained with floor-to-ceiling windows that reveal city or bay vistas. Alongside the guest rooms, there’ll be Edwin Wine Bar & Cellar, a heated pool with a view, a gym, a sauna and cleverly designed common areas.

The 46th floor features an enclosed garden space with a freestanding fireplace and there are also two private dining rooms and a library on site.