Looking for something special in QLD? Here are 6 of Brisbane's unique apartments

Looking for something special in QLD? Here are 6 of Brisbane's unique apartments
Olivia RoundApril 29, 2019

Demand for housing in Australia has seen the annual number of apartments constructed triple since 2009, and just last year apartments accounted for one-third of all residential building approvals. This statistic suggests the need for apartments to possess a competitive edge when vying for potential buyers, so we've rounded up 6 apartments with offer something a little different.

#1 PET-FRIENDLY APARTMENTS AT BANC, TOOWONG

Location: 527 Coronation Dr, Toowong

Architect: WMK Architecture

Looking for something special in QLD? Here are 6 of Brisbane's unique apartments
BANC apartments overlooking the river. Credit: WMK Architecture
Looking for something special in QLD? Here are 6 of Brisbane's unique apartments
The house-sized apartments have been designed to welcome residents with pets. Credit: BANC

Banc is one of the meagre 3% of apartments in central Brisbane which allows owners to have pets and has gained significant interest from empty nesters with new four-legged friends in tow.

“Many of our recent buyers have been mature professionals whose children have left home, so their pets are an important part of the family unit.”

- John Li, Ideal Property

The building is situated right on the riverfront, giving residents direct access to great walking tracks and neighbouring parks.

#2 MOONLIGHT CINEMA AT FV FLATIRON, FORTITUDE VALLEY

Location: 179 Alfred Street, Fortitude Valley

Architect: Elenberg Fraser

Looking for something special in QLD? Here are 6 of Brisbane's unique apartments
FV FLATIRON exterior view. Credit: Elenberg Fraser
Looking for something special in QLD? Here are 6 of Brisbane's unique apartments
FV's in-house movie theatre. Credit: GURNER

The Elenberg Fraser-designed FV FLATIRON has become a landmark in the Brisbane skyline, just like New York’s own Flatiron Building. Inspired by the iconic New York design, GURNER has brought a slice of the big apple to Queensland.

Everything FV has to offer takes apartment living to the next standard of luxury – it’s gym is commercial sized; there are not one, but four pools and among the entertainment offerings is a moonlight cinema complete with luxurious chaiselongs and VIP service.

#3 FREE SPA TREATMENTS AT BANYAN TREE, KANGAROO POINT

Location: 48 River Terrace, Kangaroo Point 

Architect: Woods Bagot

Looking for something special in QLD? Here are 6 of Brisbane's unique apartments
Banyan Tree Residence aerial view. Credit: Banyan Tree
Looking for something special in QLD? Here are 6 of Brisbane's unique apartments
Bayan Tree spa facility. Credit: Accor

Resort-style luxury is what the Banyan Tree hotel group are known for – so even permanent residents are invited to enjoy the same luxury pampering year-round. All property owners within the complex receive one free spa treatment per month for the first two years, as well as a free week’s accommodation at any Banyan Tree Resort worldwide for the first five years.

#4 NAUTICAL THEMED AT THE BOATYARD, BULIMBA

Location: 21 Byron St, Bulimba

Architect BVN

Looking for something special in QLD? Here are 6 of Brisbane's unique apartments
The Boatyard exterior. Credit: BVN
Looking for something special in QLD? Here are 6 of Brisbane's unique apartments
The Boatyard's nautical themed interior design. Credit: BVN

The Boatyard’s curved white façade and iconic nautical colour palette pay homage to its site’s former boat workshop Norman R. Wright & Son. The maritime theme is complimented with rustic wooden finishes, horizontal lines, curved parapets and even the kitchen cabinetry was designed to resemble the ‘bulkhead’ in boats. Situated right on the marina, The Boatyard also offers five berths available for purchase which fit 55ft boats.

#5 UNDERWATER SOUNDSYSTEM AT LUCENT, NEWSTEAD

Location: 18 Longland St, Newstead

Architect: Cavcorp

Looking for something special in QLD? Here are 6 of Brisbane's unique apartments
Lucent exterior lobby. Credit: Cavcorp
Looking for something special in QLD? Here are 6 of Brisbane's unique apartments
Lucent's 55m infinity pool. Credit: Cavcorp

Known to residents as Club 55, Lucent Newstead is home to Australia’s longest rooftop pool. The 55-metre infinity pool has an in-built underwater sound system so guests can enjoy music while swimming. 

#6 ORGANIC GARDENING AT THE JAMES, TENERIFFE

Location: 217/38 Helen Street, Teneriffe

Architect: Cavcorp

Looking for something special in QLD? Here are 6 of Brisbane's unique apartments
The James apartment complex exterior. Credit: Cavcorp

When you think of apartment-living, tending a vegetable garden doesn’t always spring to mind. Keen to break the trend, The James in Teneriffe will offer its green-thumbed residents the use of an organic communal vegetable garden, where they can harvest premium grade produce year-round. The ground level garden lane also provides residents with a tranquil respite from the busy city for the ultimate subtropical lifestyle.

Lead image credit: BVN

Olivia Round

Olivia Round is the Features Editor of urban.com.au. Olivia specialises in news reporting, in-depth editorial content and video + podcast interviews with industry experts.

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