Kangaroo Point’s skyline is about to get a significant boost. Aria Property Group, a developer known for its focus on sustainability, has upped the ante on its upcoming Canopy House project.
By acquiring the land next door to the original site, Aria has expanded its footprint to a sizeable 2,300 sq m across 50–62 Leopard Street. This land grab allows them to breathe new life into the project with a revised design that boasts a bigger building, more apartments, and enhanced resident amenities.
The addition of four floors to the previously approved 29-level tower by Rothelowman Architects is the most notable change. This tweak eliminates the building’s original staggered design, resulting in a more streamlined structure. Additionally, the floorplate expands from level 14 upwards, allowing for more spacious three-bedroom apartments.
The number of apartments will jump significantly, from the original 136 to a whopping 196. A 75% increase in two-bedroom units, from 64 to a much more substantial 112 will be the main factor driving this increase. Three-bedroom apartments will also see a healthy increase, rising by 27% from 66 to 84.
Naturally, with a larger building comes a need for more parking. The revised design increases the parking allocation from 226 to 295 spots, ensuring residents have ample space for their vehicles.
But the benefits extend beyond just apartments and parking. The expanded footprint allows for a more generous podium area. This translates to a dedicated resident’s park complete with a barbeque kitchen and alfresco dining, a playground for the young ones, and comfortable seating areas for socialising.
The documents submitted to Brisbane City Council suggest the revised design offers several advantages. Town planner Saunders Havill Group highlights an “improved facade” that provides a more aesthetically pleasing silhouette and a significant boost to the project’s “Green Factor,” likely referring to Aria’s commitment to sustainable practices.
Furthermore, acquiring the neighbouring land unlocks over 130 metres of additional street frontage along Mark Lane, Leopard Street, and Vulture Street. This opens doors for improved pedestrian access and even paves the way for Mark Lane to potentially transform into a vibrant destination laneway, similar to the popular Fish Lane in Brisbane’s inner-city.
The previously isolated dwellings that occupied the acquired land, according to Saunders Havill Group, had limited development potential. By incorporating them into the Canopy House project, Aria unlocks a more cohesive and impactful development for Kangaroo Point.
Construction is slated to begin in August of this year, with the iconic crane gracing the Kangaroo Point skyline by March 2025. Residents can expect to move into their brand new Canopy House apartments by the end of 2027.
Published Date 28-April-2024
