Update – The Wintergarden’s new interactive facade has been unveiled at a VIP launch last week. The facade uses thousands of small LED lights to mimic the environment around us and can be programmed for special events. The facade is a first in Australia and signifies Brisbane’s growing appetite for modern public art.

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Brisbane’s CBD is rapidly becoming a national retail destination as luxury designers and new brands are pouring into the City.

Design plans have been released of GUCCI’s first Brisbane store which features GUCCI’s trademark gold facade treatment (PDOnline code A003318415). The shop, which is currently undergoing a refit is located on Edward Street in the Canegrowers building. Read More

The Midtown Apartments on Charlotte Street has hit its stride, with $10million in sales in the past four weeks and a further $4.3million in contracts issued to buyers.

Colliers International Residential Director Andrew Roubicek attributed the recent sales success to the increasing visibility of the project and the strength of the CBD rental market. Read More

In the next few months Brisbane will start to see the installation of the Wintergarden’s huge art facade. The facade will be installed on three different sides of the Wintergarden. Read More

Daisho, the owners of Mincom Central have updated a proposed submission to build a 34 level commercial tower on 174 Ann Street. The tower has been designed by Crone Partners, the architects of 275 George Street and Sydney’s Citigroup Centre. The proposal is Daisho’s second submission following the original 174 Ann Street design. Read More

Premier Anna Bligh today announced that the government will seek tenders to redevelop one of the most important CBD sites which will be left vacant from mid-next year. The old Supreme and District Courts will be moved to the new courthouse building at 419 George Street. Read More