Construction is underway for a 15-storey office tower in central Brisbane designed by John Wardle Architects.
The tower at 895 Ann Street in Fortitude Valley was approved by Brisbane City Council in 2019. Developers DWS and Consolidated Property Group have appointed Hutchinson Builders to construct the $260 million development, which they expect to be completed in the first quarter of 2023.
The architects have designed the tower to be flexible, as the speculative development is expected to house many different occupants over time.
“Acknowledging the changing nature of work, this building accommodates and encourages the diverse conditions required to make an engaging and attractive working environment,” they wrote in planning documents.
The design also embraces the subtropical climate, with a key design feature an “outdoor room” at the top of the podium, which will be exposed to the elements and populated with greenery.
The podium façade will also be densely planted.
The building will be located close to another commercial development designed by John Wardle Architects at 900 Ann Street, which was completed in 2018.
Source: Architecture - architectureau
