First look: Carbone Developments lodge plans for next Windsor apartment project
Brisbane-based property developer Carbone Developments have just lodged plans for their next residential apartment project.
They're sticking to what they know in the inner northern Brisbane suburb of Windsor, where they've previously built a number of boutique apartment projects including the recently completed Talgai Windsor (Thondley Street), along with Casa Di Julia (Grantson Street) and City’s Edge (Gallway Street).
In late 2021 the Carbone Developments team, led by brother’s Don and Tony Carbone, secured a triple site at 34-42 Grantson Street, and are seeking to create 30 apartments across a six-level building.
The group have taken to Windsor once again mostly due to its proximity to the Brisbane CBD, as well as other key links, including the Royal Brisbane Hospital, public transport links, major infrastructure including the Inner-City Bypass, as well as Clem 7, the Airport Link and Legacy Tunnels.
Artist's impression of the Windsor development. Credit: Red Door Architecture.
The development will incorporate the pre-1911 home on 34 Granston into the design, with the dwellings on the other two blocks set to be demolished.
Brisbane locals Red Door Architecture have handled the designs of the building, which draws inspiration from the creeks and sweeping landscape of the suburb, as well as the vernacular houses nearby.
Targeting the owner-occupier, there will be 16 two-bedroom units and 14 three-bedroom apartments, including two penthouses on offer, set behind a facade made up of natural stone, rendered masonry and powder-coated aluminium hoods and screens.
Responding to the orientation of the site, a majority of the apartments will take advantage of a northernly position, with the northern sun set to be combatted by privacy screens and landscaping, which will mitigate heating and cooling issues.
Each of the apartments will adjoin to expansive balconies, which wrap the entire building front, not only providing movement to the facade and streetscape, but also a seamless transition from indoor to outdoor living.
Operable windows and doors will also be incorporated, to capture cooling breezes and facilitate cross flow ventilation throughout, with large sliding balcony doors further assisting the seamless transition between living areas.
Ariel image of the 34-42 Grantson Street site. Credit: Google Earth.
Crowning the building will be a communal rooftop terrace, with the area comprising outdoor dining space, a raised deck and pool and outdoor lounges, all of which will be embellished by green planters and trees, providing a tranquil and verdant place to unwind and take in city views.
Sustainability was also a key focus in the design, with an allowance for solar panels on the northern portion of the roof.
The subtropical design facilitates natural ventilation through large opening, while shading devices and balconies protect the apartments from heat gain while still maximising natural light in the interior spaces. Energy efficient LED light fittings will also be used to reduce energy consumption, in addition to high-performance glazing.
The integration of active and more environmentally friendly transport options have also been accounted for in the design, with 40 dedicated bike parking spaces set to be located on the ground floor of the site, for both residents and visitors.
Located less than five kilometres north of Brisbane's CBD, Grantson Street is a highly serviced location, with a number of nearby employment hubs, as well as shops and services being located along both Lutwyche Road and Newmarket Road to the west.
The site is also within walking distance to high-frequency bus stops along Lutwyche Road and around 500 metres from Windsor Train Station.