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For those living in urban
environments, enhancing these
opportunities to see, feel and
connect with nature not only adds
to the desirability of a new address,
but can lead to improved health and
wellbeing for those who live, work
or visit there.
All these factors contributed to
the vision for one of Mirvac’s
latest projects in Brisbane, Quay
Waterfront Newstead, which Artist’s impression. Architecture, landscaping, furnishings and services are indicative only and subject to change. The location, extent, height and design of the upstand balustrades
embraces the philosophies of is subject to change. Views depicted are indicative only. Views and view corridors may be affected by other developments and planning issues outside of the control of Mirvac.
biophilic design.
Located alongside the Brisbane
River, an expansive waterfront Left: Quay Waterfront Newstead
parkland and a vibrant dining and Above: Quay Social - residents’ dining and lounge area
retail hub – all just two kilometres Below: Michael Wiener, Mirvac Design Director
from the Brisbane CBD – Quay
presented ample opportunity to
showcase its unparalleled position.
“It is in a spectacular natural
setting, with access to the parkland,
access to the river and access to
retail,” explains Mirvac Design “The natural organic
Director, Michael Wiener.
From day one, the team considered forms of the building
how to complement the natural
beauty with an equally beautiful
building, which would become strengthen the
an iconic piece of architecture
for Brisbane. relation to the park
Central to this was the view that
instead of putting the ‘building and the greenery on
in the park’, they would ‘put the
park on the building’, creating
a seamless connection to the the balconies helps to
neighbouring 5.5 hectare parkland,
Waterfront Park, which was
developed as part of previous stages create a connection
of Mirvac’s Waterfront Newstead
masterplan and will be expanded to nature, and the
further with Quay.
As a result, the entire 25-level
facade will comprise sinuous and sense of wellness that
organic geometries, with lush
Artist’s impression. Architecture, services, furnishings and landscaping are indicative only and subject to change.
Views depicted are indicative only. Views and view corridors may be affected by other developments and planning issues native plantings proposed to nature provides.”
outside of the control of Mirvac. The location, extent, height and design of the upstand balustrades is subject to change. cascade from balconies to further
soften the curved forms.
MICHAEL WIENER
Mirvac Design Director

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