Architectural firm Shelta Co has designed a massive 22-storey modular residential tower to transform the skyline of Kangaroo Point, offering 106 new homes with a rare 21 per cent strictly dedicated to affordable housing.
Modern Living and Reduced Disruptions
The proposed mixed-use precinct will be located at 492 Vulture Street and 85 Linton Street, situated within the high-density Woolloongabba Priority Development Area. The design features a slender tower resting on a four-level podium. In a move that will likely please surrounding neighbours, the applicants plan to use modular construction methods.
This modern building approach is designed to speed up the overall construction timeline, heavily reduce material waste, and improve efficiency, meaning less noise and long-term disruption for the local community.
Prioritising Pedestrians and Pedals
Aimed at encouraging active lifestyles over heavy traffic, the development focuses heavily on foot and bicycle travel. The site plans include just 72 vehicle parking spaces, accessed only via Linton Street, but feature a massive 220 secure parking spots for bicycles.
Residents and locals will also have access to dual pedestrian entries on both Vulture and Linton streets. The ground and lower levels are designed to be a community hub, offering two food and drink outlets, multiple office spaces, and a massive wellness centre and gymnasium spanning roughly 1,000 square metres.
Subtropical Design for City Dwellers
The project embraces the local climate through a specifically subtropical architectural response. The building integrates green walls and highly landscaped communal spaces, providing over 2,300 square metres of outdoor recreation areas spread throughout the podium and the tower.
These design choices aim to maximise natural sunlight, increase cross-ventilation, and capture wide city views for the residents. The residential portion consists mainly of two-bedroom apartments and a single penthouse, providing comfortable living quarters tailored to modern urban families and professionals.
Pushing Height Limits for Housing
The proposed 22-storey height slightly exceeds the current 20-storey limit established for this specific precinct. However, urban planners from Blume argue that the project is a well-considered and forward-thinking response to the evolving nature of the city. The planners note that the extra height is heavily justified by the inclusion of vital affordable housing options and the urgent community need for residential growth. They assert that the site is perfectly located for a high-density, transport-oriented development, matching the strategic growth planned for the surrounding Woolloongabba area.
Published Date 17-June-2026
