Two-Tower Development for Duncan St, West End
Lucas Christopher
Principal Architect at LUCAS CHRISTOPHER ARCHITECTS I QLD+NT Registered Architect Brisbane Australia
Last updated: 21/07/24 I Brisbane Development
Designed by Betts+Partners, the proposed development would be delivered in two stages, that accommodates the sequential construction of the two towers.
On the ground level, the development will provide a 250m2 retail tenancy, 152m2 commercial tenancy and 124m2 community use tenancy. A 47m2 bicycle workshop is also provided as well as two dedicated EV fast charging stations.
On the level-19 rooftop, each building boasts recreation decks interconnected by a pedestrian bridge. These roof decks include two pools, a third children’s pool, a gym, a yoga/Pilates studio, two lounges, two private dining rooms, a work-from-home library, a cinema room, a sunset terrace, gardens, hot and cold plunge pools, and a wellness area with treatment rooms.
The development plans to dedicate over 30% of the ground floor to publicly accessible space. This area will include landscaping, seating areas, lighting, public art, water features, and mature trees, designed to extend the footpath reserve and enhance the pedestrian experience.
Project rundown
The development follows the “Buildings that Breathe” guidelines, promoting environmentally responsive architectural design with the podium featuring green walls and vertical gardens, providing a dynamic facade and contributing to the building’s environmental performance.
The residential towers are designed with high ceilings, natural ventilation, and large outdoor terraces. Common areas include double-height garden spaces at each lift core, maximising light and cross ventilation.
The development provides several benefits, including:
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According to the development application, each residential apartment type is tailored to a diversity of demographics that will either own, rent or co-locate with family and friends within the context of a new subtropical urbanity.
Downsizers will have the opportunity to upsize their quality of living; families will be provided the opportunity to connect with community and public amenity; couples and singles will be afforded the opportunity to live the West End lifestyle close to employment.
Two diverse urban conditions exist within the West End site context that are separated by Montague Rd. The Riverside South Precinct to the west is a high density residential zone comprising predominantly apartment buildings and contrasted by the established suburban character to the east with primarily post war single detached dwellings.
Betts+Partners
The application goes on to state that the current high construction costs compared with historical norms are placing immense pressure on project viability in the industry. “Builder/ Developers are best placed to confront these cost challenges. As a Builder/ Developer, Progeny Projects and Finegrain Group is well-positioned in the current market to realise this project and deliver quality housing for a broad demographic.”
24 Duncan Street currently accommodates a one storey warehouse and is one of a few remaining undeveloped sites in this West End riverside pocket between Montague Road and Riverside Drive.
Development application link
The development application for this project, available to view on Brisbane City Council’s Developmenti online platform
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