Kangaroo Point is gaining another jewel in its design crown with the arrival of Skye by Pikos, a luxury 200-million-dollar development from Pikos Property Group. If you're eager take a gander inside this extravagant apartment building, then today is your lucky day ... more
Neuroarchitecture is the visionary union of two very different disciplines – neuroscience and architecture. The merging of the two can deliver buildings and spaces that put an emphasis on wellbeing and create healthier living environments. Brisbane is set to gain its first neuroarchitecture residential building in the form of Altura, an awe-inspiring 22-storey building coming to West Village. Read on to find out about this innovative project ... more
Brisbane's inner-north is on a trajectory that's pointed steeply upward. Market Developments – the crew behind anticipated Albion dining and lifestyle hub Craft'd Grounds – has just scored council approval to begin works on Lamington Markets one suburb over in Lutwyche. This ambitious retail precinct aims to bring food, living, commercial and public transport facilities together into one impressive whole, and will boast one of the city's largest indoor-market halls, an urban rooftop garden and restaurant, a craft brewery, boutique cinema, commercial spaces and two towers of residential apartments. Here's what we know ... more
Following a huge (and loud) demand for residences in Ascot Green and across South East Queensland, Australian property group Mirvac has lodged a development application for a new 14-level subtropical-inspired apartment building at its Ascot Green community on Eagle Farm Racecourse. Topped with a private rooftop sanctuary that boasts panoramic city and track views, this is one luxe apartment block worth racing to have a look at. more
Since the pandemic was declared, people have been flocking to Brisbane in droves. This may be due to the slightly more affordable price tag, our city's burgeoning cultural scene or maybe people are just finally waking up and realising Brisbane is the best city to live in (we are not bias, at all). To meet the huge demand for homes, Brookfield Residential Properties is fast-tracking the release of its newest 144-million riverfront apartment development in Hamilton – Rivello. Here's the lowdown on the huge project ... more
A prominent corner in the heart of Fortitude Valley could be home to a new boutique hotel after development plans were recently submitted for approval. FV Hotel is looking to take shape on Ann Street, with plans detailing a 14 storey, high-end active-lifestyle hotel that would revitalise an under-utilised piece of Brisbane's nightlife district. more
As Woolloongabba's South City Square inches closer and closer to completion, Pellicano and Perri Projects is announcing the start of construction for its newest element. Stanley House is the lifestyle and living destination's forthcoming build-to-rent apartment building, which will offer residents flexible leasing options and access to hotel-level services and amenities. more
Brisbane is home to a number of iconic buildings that boast a rich history and amongst this family of architectural gems is West Village's Peters Ice Cream Factory. Built in 1928, the historic landmark continues to stand out against the modern lines of our thriving city – and for good reason. In a win for small businesses, this bespoke heritage address is now offering 2021 opportunities for boutique office suites and flexible working spaces. more
The suburb of Albion is set to receive a facelift if a development application submitted by Alceon Group is approved. The $200-million redevelopment, known as Hudson Common, will revitalise the currently under-utilised 1.1-ha site at 240 Sandgate Road and create a new business and community hub for the area. more
Publicly listed property group Mirvac has received development approval for the anticipated next stage of its $1 billion Waterfront Newstead community – a 25-level building known as Sky Precinct. The tower will be located alongside the Brisbane River and will join previously completed stages including Pier, Park and Unison. more
Gasworks could soon welcome a world-class wellness and fitness centre housing Olympic-endorsed equipment if a development application from Cavcorp is approved. The proposed four-storey building is situated at 20 and 20a Festival Place and 18 Longland Street, Newstead, and will be the third stage of its popular Long Island development. more
In-person meetings are set to be infinitely more appealing if a development application for a five-storey commercial office building located at Eagle Farm Racecourse is approved. Lodged by Brisbane Racing Club, the proposed boutique development is positioned right on the main straight adjoining St Leger Stand and will be known as St Leger House. more
Prolific Brisbane-based developers Aria Property Group has submitted a development application for a 30-storey residential tower that claims to be the world's greenest residential building. The development, known as Urban Forest, has drawn comparison to the world-famous Bosco Verticale in Italy, Nanjing Green Towers in China, Kampung Admiralty in Singapore and PARKROYAL on Pickering also in Singapore, and is set to accomodate more than 1,000 trees and 20,000 plants. more
We’ve all fantasised of living in a huge mansion with enough rooms to get lost in. In reality, however, our budgets are a little (lot) more modest – though it doesn’t hurt to dream. With a little help from a certain search engine, we can have a sneak peek at extravagant addresses that just scream luxury. We're not talking your standard six-bedroom, five-bathroom mansions here – we're talking straight-up 80s-drug-dealer yes-I-have-my-own-helicopter ridiculousness – and there are SEVERAL (well, at least five) of these mansions currently on the market in Queensland. So if you've got a spare $8 (or $45) million lying around, time to get out the cheque book and live your Tony Montana dreams. If not, it might be time to arrange that sugar daddy. more
We've been stuck in isolation inside our homes for what feels like forever but now, restrictions have eased and Queenslanders are free to travel within Queensland – hurrah! If the thought of trading four walls for rolling green hills and untouched wilderness (with limited-to-no mobile reception) sounds like an excellent idea right about now, In2thewild's tiny holidays offer a refreshing break from civilisation and could be just what the doctor ordered. The company's latest tiny house, Norah, is ideally situated on a property 2.5-hours out of Brisbane and is their first off-grid offering in Queensland. more
The Gold Coast hinterland and the greater Scenic Rim region are set to receive a post-pandemic boost with a major eco-tourism project to come to life in the rolling hills of Beechmont in 2021. Established polo venue and wagyu-cattle farm Hazelwood Estate, which spans 75 acres of lush hinterland, will undergo a multi-million-dollar expansion to incorporate a new accomodation offering, a luxury day spa and a paddock-to-plate dining establishment. more
Brisbane's bayside could be set for a major facelift if an application for a multi-million dollar redevelopment of Wynnum Plaza shopping centre is successful. The development application has been submitted by Shayher Group to Brisbane City Council for a large-scale integrated mixed-use development that will comprise new shops, casual-dining precincts, a cinema and eight new apartment buildings. more
Hold on to your hats Brisbane – this one is going to be big! Ambitious plans have been submitted to council to redevelop the Inner North Busway site on Lutwyche Road into a large-scale transit-oriented mixed-use development and marketplace known as Lamington Markets. The proposed project will incorporate a fresh food hall, a variety of retail spaces such as a hotel/microbrewery, boutique cinema complete with candy bar and event space, urban-farm restaurant, a stand-alone three-storey office building, short-term accommodation, health services and two residential apartment buildings. more
With more and more homebuyers choosing the terrace home lifestyle, Metricon TownLiving is meeting the market with spacious, modern terrace home designs that provide a flexible and convenient lifestyle choice. more
When it comes to the growth of Brisbane's cultural and lifestyle destinations, 2019 has undoubtedly been a banner year. That being said, we still can't help but look ahead excitedly towards what's next. West End's ever-growing hub West Village has lots planned for the future, especially judging by the juicy details recently revealed about its next wave of retail arrivals. more
