Melbourne & Manning

Where Heritage Meets Modernity

This is an exciting new precinct. It brings together different uses and new architecture with the site’s existing heritage fabric.

Our design centres on a large ‘urban room’ that will draw people in. Laneways and arcades connect to this space and wrap two heritage buildings, at the precinct’s corner, so that the heritage architecture can be experienced in the round. Lush landscape, small shopfronts and public art weave these elements together, to create a precinct that’s a lively place.

We’ve designed the three residential towers to read at two scales: the skyline scale, and the human scale. Their varied heights, rooftops and facades give them unique identities on Brisbane’s skyline.

We’ve also used the façade geometries and layers to integrate smart features that leverage the climate. These include landscape planters, passive self-shading and generous apartment balconies—elements that allow residents to maximise an indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Interiors capitalise on natural light and cooling breezes; a large number of apartments achieve dual or triple aspect, while shared corridors are naturally ventilated.

Each building is supported by extensive residential amenity, including a rooftop pool for each tower and a gym within the shared podium. Bespoke interior spaces, such as lounges, cinemas and banquet rooms, mean residents won’t need to leave home when they want to work out, relax or entertain.