New apartment development approved for Stones Corner
The burgeoning Stones Corner in Brisbane, on the fringe of the Woolloongabba Olympic precinct, is set for a new apartment development with the recent approval of a two-tower project just off Hanlon Park.
Peter Gartshore from the family-ran Idec Group is behind the plans on the 3,846 sqm site at 73-85 Cleveland Street, which will feature a striking skybridge connecting the two recreational rooftops designed by NMDS Architecture.
The development will have 226 apartments, split into 79 one-bedroom apartments, 83 two-bedders, 62 three-bedroom units, and only two four-bedroom apartments.
The skybridge will connect the two rooftop recreation areas that total 1273 sqm, allowing residents from both towers to access the full range of recreational facilities that include a pool, spa, terrace area, gym, sauna, showers, change rooms, alfresco and indoor dining areas, a theatre, community garden, and a dedicated dog walking area.
The submitted town planning report highlights the strategic importance of the proposed site in Stones Corner, stating that it falls within a growth node on a selected transport corridor identified under the City Plan. It emphasises that areas within these nodes offer opportunities for more intense urban forms that cater to the needs of the local community.
Render of the proposed twin tower Stones Corner development. Credit: NMDA Architecture
The report emphasises the housing crisis in the southeast Queensland region, with low rental and housing stock levels, and states that the project will provide 226 additional housing opportunities near centres, community services, and transport options.
Stones Corner, located just over two kilometres from Woolloongabba, the home of the 2032 Olympic Games, is undergoing significant urban transformation with the aim of residential and mixed-use densification.
Render of the proposed twin tower Stones Corner development. Credit: NMDA Architecture
The development will prioritise green spaces and landscaping. The landscaping design by Wild Studio includes vertical green walls extending the full height of the building, feature trees at the main entrance on Cleveland Street, raised garden beds, and planter boxes with climbing and cascading plants.
The integration of greenery aims to create a vertical, subtropical micro-climate that enhances the building's appearance, provides cooling to residents, and contributes to the overall streetscape.
The development will include three basement levels with space for 330 cars. While the area is well-serviced by public transport, alternative transportation options will also be provided to residents. A car share system will enable those without vehicles to access ten electric vehicles, and there will be ample bicycle parking spaces, 283 in total, supported by an on-site bicycle workshop.