Tag: Brisbane
Tower to ‘breathe new life’ into Brisbane’s Brunswick Street
A 29-storey hotel and apartment tower designed by Elenberg Fraser would “complete the southern entrance to Fortitude Valley.”
How a speculative development won Brisbane’s house of the year
Architect John Ellway describes the design process for Twin Houses, a replicable subdivision model that won Brisbane House of the Year.
Queensland architect to run for federal parliament
Queensland architect Elizabeth Watson-Brown will run for the federal seat of Ryan in Brisbane as a candidate for the Australian Greens.
Brisbane Gabba could be redeveloped for 2032 Olympics
Brisbane’s Gabba stadium will be transformed to become the main stadium of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games should the city win the hosting rights.
Corporate hotel tower proposed for Brisbane’s southern CBD
A 26-storey hotel tower would be built on a 40-square-metre site at the southern end of the Brisbane CBD under a proposal before council.
Cox Architecture’s Brisbane build-to-rent tower redesigned
The design for proposed build-to-rent tower in Brisbane has been amended with a podium that will reference a neighbouring Art Deco building.
Century old Brisbane pipe dream to become reality
A bridge connecting Brisbane CBD and Kangaroo Point, first proposed in the 1860s, will soon be a reality.
Brisbane Live scouted for 2032 Olympics
A long mooted $2-billion market-led proposal to create an entertainment centre at Brisbane’s Roma Street railway station could become a swimming venue the 2032 Olympics.
Queensland architect Neville Twidale dies
Neville Twidale was known for his significant refurbishment projects, including the Brisbane General Post-Office and buildings Robin Dods and John H. Buckeridge.
Unsafe Brisbane tower set for major facelift
A 1960s office building in Brisbane will be refurbished and extended by Fitzpatrick and Partners in line with Brisbane Council’s Buildings that Breath strategy.
Three-tower complex proposed for Brisbane’s Hamilton
Fuse Architecture’s proposed scheme for 19 Hercules Street replaces two earlier multi-tower proposals for the site.
Queensland government wants more built to rent
The Queensland government is calling for expressions of interest from industry for two major build-to-rent projects as part of a pilot program aimed at delivering affordable rental properties.
Biophilic tower proposed for central Brisbane
BVN’s design for a 46-story office tower in Brisbane centres around biophilia, sustainability and wellness.
‘Over-scaled’ Waterfront Brisbane development approved
A proposal to construct a two-tower commercial development on the Brisbane river has been approved by the council despite considerable opposition.
Brisbane tower proposal reminiscent of the Queenslander
Rothelowman has designed a tower proposal for South Brisbane that seeks to challenge the traditional podium-tower composition, by removing the podium altogether.
‘Spill and fill’ shake-up at UQ School of Architecture
Twenty academic roles will be “disestablished” and replaced with 18 new roles under a dramatic staffing change at UQ’s School of Architecture.
Vision for 64-hectare Brisbane park finalized
Brisbane council’s final vision to transform a golf course into a public park will include revegetated forests, native bushland pockets and restored waterholes.
Griffith uni launches design competition for $150M building
Griffith University is seeking EOIs from architecture firms to design a $150M building at its Nathan campus in Brisbane.
Tower over former boot factory proposed in South Brisbane
A slender tower above a former boot factory in South Brisbane, designed by Rothelowman, will have a collection of spaces strategically integrated throughout.
Rare opportunity to revive a suburban centre approved
Brisbane council has approved a $450 million mixed-use centre in the inner-west suburb Toowong, described as “a one in 50-year opportunity to revive community amenity.”
