“However, the stretch of river edge between them remains visually understated, creating a gap between two strong city identifiers.
“Introducing a live data-responsive architectural element at podium level provides an elegant opportunity to create continuity between these two lighting landmarks.
The proposed development seen from Main Street’s pedestrian level.Credit: BCC
“Rather than filling the space with colour or spectacle, the vertical blade offers a subtle gesture that reflects the behaviour of the river and the sky, helping to unify the river corridor and establish a renewed sense of identity for Kangaroo Point.”
In an assessment report prepared on Deery’s behalf and submitted to the council, Planning Initiatives recommended the project be approved, despite being three storeys above the 15-storey height limit.
Their report said the Deery family had lived and worked in Kangaroo Point for more than 60 years , were strongly invested in the local community, and wanted to make a meaningful and lasting contribution to the area.
“The proposal is intended to complement surrounding entertainment uses such as provided by the historic Story Bridge Hotel opposite on Main Street, thus supporting a land-use synergy between the hotel component and the Story Bridge Hotel,” it said.
Illuminart says the light installation would complement the light displays on the Story and Kangaroo Point bridges.Credit: BCC
To allow easier access between the new development and the hotel, they proposed a raised pedestrian crossing known as a wombat crossing across Main Street.
“The proposal is responding to a growing demand for high-quality, larger-scale dwellings in the inner-city areas and takes advantage of increasingly high levels of pedestrian accessibility provided by the Kangaroo Point Bridge,” Planning Initiatives said in its report.
“The proposal will support both the current housing supply shortages as well as respond to the opportunities which are presented by the Brisbane Olympic Games in 2032 at this iconic location.”
The proposal included 12 three-bedroom and 17 four-bedroom units, with the latter occupying entire levels of both towers.
The development would include 113 car parks, including 81 for residents.
Planning Initiatives suggested the unused space between the building could be used as a justification for the above-allowed height.
“The additional height occurs where the ‘carved out’ portion of the building is, in essence, placed on top of each tower to retain and extend the development density,” the consultants said.
Because of that additional height, the project was considered impact assessable and would be open to public objections.
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