Nielson Properties – the developer behind Brisbane’s Santos Place has submitted a new DA for a 59 level residential tower located at 500 George Street.
The tower rises 190 metres above sea level and comprises of 144 serviced apartments and student accommodation from level 8 to 25 as well as 248 (124 x 1B1B, 124 x 2B2B) residential apartments from level 26 to 56.
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The development involves the complete retention of the King George Chambers at the front of the site, with connectivity through the ground level so that the retained building provides a foyer component and the main pedestrian access point to the new development.
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Designed by Cottee Parker, the tower includes a full floor resident’s sky pool and terrace on level 58
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The tower is also one of the city’s thinnest towers, measuring less than 20 metres wide, signifying Brisbane’s arrival into a global trend of narrower but taller buildings.
Architect Cottee Parker states:
“The design aims to distinguish itself as a landmark building and achieve a modern urban form that will stand alone as a notable piece of Architecture, while maintaining the demonstration of the evolution and local cultural heritage with the integration of King George Chambers. – Cottee Parker
Key design features of the development include:
- A podium with artwork designed intentionally to facilitate the prominence of King George Chambers when ‘read’ from the street level with sympathetic colouring and complementary textures;
- A tower component where materials play a key role in identity and geometry with glazing used to create the dynamic vertical movement and interest on the façade;
- Units designed with deep balconies facing north-east toward Roma Street Parklands and south-west toward the Brisbane River;
- A sky terrace to include a communal recreation space with a swimming pool and outdoor seating facilities; and
- Retention of the existing King George Chambers building which provides an activated frontage to the site through the inclusion of various retail outlets.
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The DA number for this development is A004136291.