NEW PHOTOS: Latest construction update of 7 QLD projects
The Urban.com.au platform contains over 640 projects in Queensland alone – a number which continues to grow as Brisbane's property market shows exponential growth. Recent ABS data identified a significant rise in interstate migration over the decade to June 2017, attracting approximately 11,000 additional residents annually. Another reason for Queensland's thriving property market could be due to the higher residential gross property yields which were at 4.5% in December, compared to Sydney's 3.3% and Melbourne's 3.5% [AFR]. With these statistics in mind, it has been interesting to observe the rapid increase in construction taking place across the state.
Here are a few Queensland new developments underway currently, with the latest construction photographs submitted by our readers.
#1 THE ONE
The One will deliver hyper-luxury residences at one of Brisbane's most sought-after addresses. Situated at Brisbane Quarter, the 82-storey development will boast stunning river views while being in the hub of entertainment, culture and premium amenity. Each of the 467 apartment feature high-quality appliances – from Miele to Gaggenau, custom made joinery and expansive floorplans, providing property seekers with the opportunity to upgrade their lifestyle, and embrace the beauty of apartment living.
Developer: Shayher Group, Bao Jia Development
Architect: Zenx Architects, DBI Design
Construction status
#2 443 QUEEN STREET
443 Queen Street champions innovative design for subtropical living, allowing residents to embrace nature and enjoy the balmy breezes with the relaxed indoor-outdoor flow of the apartment designs, whilst remaining a sense of sheltered privacy. The implementation of greenery and measures of conservation taken by the developer will see the project become Australia’s first building to achieve a Generosity Index of 80 and Green Plot ratio of 197%.
Developer: Cbus Property
Architect: Architectus, WOHA
Construction status
#3 30 ALBERT STREET
Situated next to the Botanic Gardens and Brisbane River, 30 Albert Street's shimmering blue and bronze tower has undergone a series of iterations before arriving at the final design by Cox Architecture, which is being constructed today. The 91-storey building will feature 857 apartments with 1, 2 and 3 bedroom configurations as well as one luxury penthouse. The development also contains multiple full-floor recreation levels which include communal gardens, pools and gyms – including a double-height recreation space which will crown the tower, with views overlooking Beatrice Lane.
Developer: Aspial - World Class Land
Architect: Cox Architecture
Construction status
#4 THE DRAPERY
Award-winning architects Elenberg Fraser have delivered a timeless addition to the Woolloongabba landscape. The Drapery's sculptural form is free-flowing and organic, seamlessly fitting into the area's surrounding natural landscape. Apartments are light-filled, well-ventilated and perfectly designed for entertaining. The on-site pool is definitely a stand-out feature, offering panoramic views across Woolloongabba, and providing residents with the perfect opportunity to relax and unwind and enjoy Queensland's sensational climate.
Developer: ARIA Property Group
Architect: Elenberg Fraser
Construction status
#5 ELIZABETH ARCADE
A $150 million two-tower development is currently under construction on the site of Elizabeth Arcade. The 30,000 square metre development is Student One's third development in Brisbane's CBD. The building will offer configurations from studio sized apartments, through to 6 bedroom dormitories, with lower level apartments even offering private outdoor areas. The development has also been designed to accommodate communal living, with a number of shared outdoor zones, break-out spaces, study areas, a games room, gym, media room and more.
Developer: Student One
Architect: Arkhefield
Construction status
#6 NO.1 BRISBANE
No.1 Brisbane aims to set a new standard for environmentally conscious design with an abundance of green-spaces rising up the 81-storey residential tower. The building will comprise of 543-units and 1102-bedrooms with resort-style luxury amenities including a rooftop spa and recreation area, lagoon pool and lawned terraces – which could be considered a rarity in the heart of the CBD!
"...The proposal incorporates a range of design measures to ensure that the building creates an active and highly connected public realm which is not adversely impacted upon by the tower above, as well as creating a ‘breathable’ green ‘vertical city’ of self-contained communities”
- Bennett and Bennett
Developer: Charter Hall
Architect: Blight Rayner
Construction status
#7 THE ANNEX
Rising from its street-level plaza, The Annex's elegant facade is complimented with floor to ceiling glass panels and cascading foliage, creating a vertical village garden, with optimum airflow. The 11-storey mixed-use building contains 7,200sqm of boutique office space as well as premium amenities, which aim to support an idyllic work-life balance.
Developer: Dexus Property Group
Architect: BVN
Construction status
