The proposed development involves the construction of two 15-storey residential towers, with 115 apartments functioning as social housing in the Fortescue St tower and 137 apartments as affordable housing in the Little Edward St tower.
The area’s historic pedestrian connectivity challenges have also been acknowledged and addressed by creating a laneway that crosses the site, encouraging pedestrian activity.
Designed by Rothelowman Architects, the development would include a 87.9m2 retail tenancy fronting Little Edward Street, to function as either a shop, office or food and drink outlet. According to Rothelowman, 25 Fortescue offers the opportunity to “create a high-quality, community conscious design outcome within the social and affordable housing typology”.
The area’s historic pedestrian connectivity challenges have also been acknowledged and addressed by creating a laneway that crosses the site, encouraging pedestrian activity.
The proposal includes the following unit mix: x 252 residential units
- 115 residential units within the Fortescue St tower, functioning as social housing.
- 137 residential units within the Little Edward St tower, functioning as affordable housing.
- 171 x 1 bedroom units (including studio apartments)
- 77 x 2 bedroom units
- 4 x 3 bedroom units
The proposal outlines a 20-year plan to provide social housing (Fortescue St tower) and affordable housing (Little Edward St tower). After construction, the project will be owned and managed by Mission Australia, a nationally recognised Community Housing Provider.
A summary of the housing types and who will be eligible to rent:
- Social Housing: Rent is capped at 25% of the tenant’s income, regardless of market rates. This housing is typically for those who are unemployed or receiving government support (e.g., aged or disability pensions).
- Affordable Housing: Rent is set at a maximum of 75% of the market rate for a similar unit in the area. This housing is aimed at low-income earners, including key workers in sectors like retail, hospitality, childcare, and other service industries.
According to architects Rothelowman, “the fenestration of each facade is tailored to provide stunning views over Brisbane. Articulation in the pre-cast panels prevents the design from appearing monotonous and dull whilst creating drama between light and dark.”
The site currently contains a three-storey commercial tenancy fronting onto Little Edward Street with vehicle access provided to the rear via Fortescue Street and a three-storey multiple dwelling containing 11 units fronting onto Little Edward Street.
According to planners Urban Strategies, these buildings are not architecturally significant and are not protected by any overlays and will be removed prior to construction to facilitate the proposed development.”
15 STOREY RESIDENTIAL TOWERS PROPOSED FOR 25 FORTESCUE ST, SPRING HILL , originally appeared in Brisbanedevelopment.com (August 11, 2024). Reposted by Jonzun Lee.
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