Richards and Spence has joined forces with Bates Smart on the design of a 17-storey South Brisbane tower.
The proposal, which has been submitted for planning assessment by developer Aria, is the first of three towers for the newly consolidated site across Manning, Edmonstone and Melbourne streets.
The new tower has been designed with a mixture of two- and three-bedroom apartments, with a total 84 residences.
The proposal is the first of three planned towers for the newly consolidated site across Manning, Edmonstone and Melbourne streets.
Image: Richards and Spence and Bates Smart
It will also feature communal open spaces for recreational activities, including an rooftop amenity and a plunge pool. The exterior will be made up of precast concrete and a distinct red brick terracotta podium.
“Each apartment has been designed to maximize natural light and cross ventilation, taking advantage of the local climate,” the design statement noted.
A five-level basement extends under an existing heritage-listed building – a 1913 corner store – on the site, which will not be impacted in the development.
The tower is the first stage of the masterplan for the site, another two buildings are currently in the design consultation phase with council. The first and second stages of construction will involve the demolition of any non-heritage buildings on the site.
Aria’s development director Brent Liddell said they wanted to retain the old fabric and character of the South Brisbane location.
