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“Creating community

within the building is

also a consideration and

we do that by offering

amenity and places to

bring residents together

encouraging them to

meet each other.”

MICHAEL WIENER
Mirvac Design Director

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 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.

Above: Quay Resort - proposed rooftop pool and plunge pool, with its surrounding seating and BBQ areas
“Quay is conceived as ‘the park, The plant palette has been inspired Inside, apartments echo the sweeps At ground level, the absence of Below: Quay Balance - proposed gym, yoga studio and private treatment rooms looking out onto the parkland setting
in the park’, with the apartments by natives and the existing park and arcs of Quay’s exterior, with a podium creates a pedestrian-
featuring a private garden or experience and will include Water curves adding character, while friendly streetscape, maximising
elevated backyard so to speak, Gum, Queensland Brush Box, Royal timber and tile flooring builds the views to the park and river.
which is strategically located to Poinciana, Evergreen Frangipani connection to nature.
provide privacy while being open to and Golden Penda, to add colour, A transitional experience of soft,
views,” says Mr Wiener. layers and texture. Most kitchens feature curved lush, yet intricate layering of
stonework on the island and an plant species and water features
“The natural organic forms of the In line with the principles of artisanal statement rangehood grounds Quay while delivering an
building strengthen the relation biophilic design, Quay has also covering made from burnished explorative subtropical experience,
to the park and the greenery on been designed so residents enjoy metal, celebrating natural veins, providing an extension of the park.
the balconies helps to create a the full benefits of Queensland’s grains and textures.
connection to nature, and the sense superb subtropical climate. “Entering the building through the
of wellness that nature provides. Reconstituted stone benches are lobby, you pass over a water feature
“Quay maintains key view also a focal point of the bathrooms, that surrounds the four metre
“The end result will be a uniquely corridors while performing along with indulgent rainforest high glazed facade, setting up the
Brisbane building — one where passively with variable balcony showers and deep baths, with experiences that carry through the
connection to nature will improve widths creating deep eaves soft lighting and feature mirrors building,” says Mr Wiener.
the quality of life, for communities sheltering the apartments below,” elevating the space and metallic
within and without.” says Mr Wiener. touches adding modernity. “In the lobby there are private
seating lounge areas for
“The balcony spaces wrap around “Interiors flow to the large, contemplation and, off the lobby,
the perimeter of each floor allowing sculptured balconies, framed by a wellness centre – Quay Balance
residents to take advantage of expansive glass frontages and high — for residents to practice yoga, go
the more than 300 comfortable ceilings to draw in daylight and to the gym or enjoy treatments in
days provided by Brisbane’s cross ventilation,” says Mr Wiener. private rooms.
climate, reducing their reliance on
mechanical heating and cooling.” “These areas look over the water
and park to the river, reaffirming
the connection to the natural
environment.”

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