Designed by Elenberg Fraser, Oxley + Stirling sits on a picturesque bend between two reaches of the Brisbane River. Harnessing the unique outlooks across the CBD and botanical gardens formed a building that would not work anywhere else. The proposal was to enhance the connection between the site and the spectacular views of the Brisbane River and the city center to the north. With the opportunity to create views for days, this exemplar of riverside architecture called for a touch of yesterday?s grandeur. Sometimes it?s best to return to the classics.
Photography: Cieran Murphy
Shared spaces echo the glamour of days gone by, with a modern twist. Pulling up to the Oxley + Stirling building you?re welcomed by the epic proportions of a porte-cochere with large columns and dedicated drop-off zones. Inside, the lobby gleams with brass balustrades and rods. On the second floor is a library as well as a contemporary interpretation of a coffered ceiling. Photography: Cieran Murphy
A rooftop pool area gives you the best seats in the house for soaking up the 360° views, with a decadent combination of infinity pools and landscaped areas with visible barriers removed. Exiting the lift, bluestone paving greets you and guides across the reflecting pool towards the viewing platform; the level also includes a gym and outdoor yoga space. Cinemas and private dining mean you can have a great night out with only a lift ride home.
Photography: Cieran Murphy
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