Maple Development Group has been given the green light for a premium twin tower apartment project
A Chinese developer’s $200 million twin tower a subtropical residential, tourism and lifestyle project that incorporates one of Brisbane’s oldest buildings is scheduled to start construction in 2021 after being approved.
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A CHINESE developer’s $200 million twin tower residential project in Brisbane’s inner west has been approved and they are aiming to start construction in 2021.
Maple Development Group plans to build a subtropical residential, tourism and lifestyle hub at 57 Coronation Drive.
On a 3114sq m site it will deliver 255 premium residential apartments, a five-star serviced apartment building, premium commercial offices and podium-level shopping and
dining across one 30-storey and one 35-storey building.
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The development incorporates Davidson’s Residence, built in 1868 and hidden for decades at the rear of the site’s existing commercial building.
Maple says Davidson’s Residence will be carefully and respectfully refurbished, and given new function in the 21st century as the reception for the serviced apartments, once again becoming part of the riverside streetscape.
Maple development manager Gilbert Zhu welcomed the approval said the project would honour Brisbane’s unique riverside lifestyle and extend this new vibrancy into the
Quay St precinct, creating a new destination for future residents, visitors and locals alike.
“Brisbane has in recent years experienced a period of evolution and significant growth, primarily focused on quality riverfront amenity and experiences, which make the most of the city’s climate and riverine landscape,” he said.
The 57 Coronation Drive site was secured by Maple Development Group in 2015. At this stage, a builder has not yet been appointed for the project, however conversations are in progress with a number of Tier 1 contractors.
It is part of the Australian arm of Beijing-based developer Peng Bo.
Rothelowman principal Jeff Brown, who led the project design, said the Queensland-inspired
subtropical design closely followed Brisbane City Council’s New World City Design Guide: Buildings that Breathe.
“The project’s residential apartments will introduce a new level of luxury living to the area, with premium facilities and green spaces which make the most of river and city views, including swimming pool, gymnasium, multiple private and communal sky gardens and rooftop recreational spaces,” he said.
“Brisbane City Council’s Buildings that Breathe guidelines were a fundamental driver for the design. The inclusion of multiple initiatives that embrace Brisbane’s climate through extensive vertical greening, sky gardens, passive ventilation, building shading
and robust materiality ensure the project will be a strong contributor to the future of our City.
“This project represents the future of the Quay Street precinct and we hope to set a design
precedent for future development in the area.”