Kangaroo Point’s skyline is about to change as construction on the contentious Gaia project is poised to commence. After securing approval earlier this year, developers are ready to break ground on this ambitious development, marking the end of a nearly decade-long planning process.
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Located at 108 Lambert Street, Gaia will soon transform into a bustling construction site, bringing to life two striking 15-storey residential towers.
The project, designed by DKO Architecture, will deliver 215 two-, three-, and four-bedroom residences, complemented by what’s billed as the city’s largest private parkland community.
The path to this moment hasn’t been without its challenges. The development application initially faced opposition from local residents concerned about traffic, access, and parking impacts. In response, Pikos Group revised their plans, scaling back from three towers to two and making significant improvements to the ground plane design.
Michelle Wooldridge, Pikos Group’s chief executive, highlighted the project’s unique features. She emphasised that the site’s expansive space allows for extensive amenities, enabling residents to be fully immersed in their natural surroundings rather than merely connected to them.
Ms Wooldridge further elaborated on the development’s parkland, noting that it will incorporate over 20 wellness and leisure zones. She described plans for a riverside pool and pool terrace with hot and cold plunge pools, all set within landscaped gardens.
As construction begins, residents can look forward to a range of world-class amenities, including an indoor/outdoor gymnasium, rooftop entertaining spaces, a garden workshop, yoga lawn, outdoor cinema, private dining room, and work-from-home lounge. These features aim to create a community that’s not just connected to nature, but fully immersed in it.
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With completion slated for 2027, the Gaia development is set to redefine luxury living in Brisbane. As the first machines roll onto the site, Kangaroo Point prepares for a transformation that will shape its urban landscape for decades to come.
Published 1-October-2024
