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