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

Laing O’Rourke’s exciting mixed use development in Fortitude Valley has recorded an extraordinary milestone, with the 19,040m2 NLA commercial tower now entirely pre-committed. Read More

Rydges on Grey Street, Southbank is about to undergo an $11 million dollar redevelopment which will see a dramatic improvement of street level activation.

The redevelopment follows the completion of the new Brisbane Convention Centre Expansion project, the new ABC headquarters and the upgrade of South Brisbane Station. These projects will significantly enhance Grey Street’s walkability and street amenity.  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

Update: Fish Lane Apartments on the corner of Melbourne and Cordelia streets is now under construction. The project has also hit a funding milestone with 75% of the building sold, which includes three of the four ground floor retail tenancies. This has triggered the green light from financiers. Settlement is expected late 2013.  Read More