First look exclusive: Aria lodge plans for curved South Brisbane tower
Aria Property Group is set to continue its development in South Brisbane, lodging plans for a glass-swathed apartment tower.
Aria, who completed the award winning project The Standard and the Fish Lane Precinct down the road on Cordelia Street, have had world renowned architect Woods Bagot put together the plans for the 30-level tower.
There will be 256 apartments on offer, a mix of one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, including a handful of penthouses.
True to Aria's focus on extensive rooftop amenity, the new tower will also feature a rooftop pool and sky terrace, various amenity rooms, and dining and lounging areas.
The 2023 UDIA National award-winning developer drew inspiration from the circular motif of its sister tower, The Standard, creating a proportioned form with a three storey crown rising above.
In the Architectural Report submitted to the Brisbane City Council, Woods Bagot highlighted three key ideas upon which the designs for the Cordelia Street tower was based on:
1. The tower, podium and ground level are clearly expressed, with considerations of proportion to its scale and context. The height of the podium is complementary to the neighbouring developments.
2. The tower volume is articulated as a series of cylindrical forms, to create an expression of verticality and slenderness in the tower The circular motif presents a striking counterpoint to the immediate urban context.
3. The verticality of the tower is further enhanced by extending the tower volumes to different heights, creating a feature 'crown': a recognisable feature on the South Brisbane skyline.
The new project will continue Aria Property’s streak of green walls, sleeving the building’s podium façade, with brick finishes throughout the ground plane referencing South Brisbane’s rich character and heritage.
Throughout the lobby, an array of work-from-home spaces and private offices will be available for residents, along with lush landscaping and outdoor seating and lounging areas.
Aria Property Development Manager Michael Hurley said the project has been designed to fit in with the existing style and feel of the surrounding streetscapes, including Fish Lane which Aria Property has helped revitalise and re-develop along with Brisbane City Council since 2014.
"Our vision was to continue to support and invest in the area, building on our long-term relationships and establishing new connections within the community. We're excited to contribute to its future growth and opportunities,” Hurley said.