A $1.5 billion, four-tower proposal in Brisbane, designed by architects Cottee Parker, has been submitted to Brisbane City Council for assessment.
The application proposes to transform a 9,361-square-metre site at 79 Logan Road in Woolloongabba into a tourism hub in time for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
Dubbed the Gabba Heart Precinct, the project includes plans to construct four towers ranging from 36 to 41 storeys, with three of the towers used to house more than 1,387 build-to-rent apartments and the fourth accommodating a hotel with 230 rooms and serviced apartments. The towers will rise above three podiums, providing a range of retail and food establishments. The application also proposes an upgrade to the adjacent Jurgens Park to create a community gathering point with art installations and improved amenities.
Cottee Parker Architects director Martin Timms said the Gabba Heart Precinct will do for Woolloongabba what the James Street Precinct did for Fortitude Valley.
“This project will reactivate the heart of Woolloongabba, embracing Brisbane’s subtropical climate and showcasing the best of Queensland’s unique climate and lifestyle with iconic architecture. The project’s vision also includes upgrading Logan Road to a high street that will maximize the existing road width and create a vibrant space for a new retail precinct,” Timms said.
“This is the first of what I’m sure will be many developments to meet the needs of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games.”
The Gabba Heart Precinct is a joint venture between Belmonde Property Group and Sun Luxe Group. The application follows the Queensland government’s announcements about key Olympic venues including the demolition and construction of a new Gabba Stadium and a new indoor venue, the Brisbane Arena.
Source: Architecture - architectureau
