Upper House by Aria, 66 Hope Street

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Location
Turrbal Country, Brisbane, Australia
Client
Minicon
Architect
Koichi Takada Architects
Located in Brisbane’s Southbank cultural precinct, the 30-storey residential tower features architectural flourishes inspired by natural forms. It comprises 188 two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments, ground floor lobby with retail and a double-storey rooftop residents’ club with pool, wellness centre, lounge bar and other premium facilities. The project also targeted energy and natural ventilation standards well above minimum compliance.
We worked closely with the builder, Icon Group, as the project lead for NCC Section J verification and compliance and developing the NatHERS pathway. Our team also undertook a Life Cycle Assessment for materials and building systems. Sustainability benchmarks were established before works commenced, embedding high performance into the project specifications and construction program.
"The design of this project is stunning and, underlying this, there were ambitious building performance goals including 8 Star NatHERS – well above minimum compliance with the National Construction Code. Successfully working with the contractor to ensure code requirements were met, while delivering such novel architecture, has been a significant achievement." David Collins, Managing Director.

When dramatic architecture is partnered with ESD principles, the result is both exceptional aesthetics and an enhanced occupant experience.
Awards
Winner
Award for Sustainable Architecture
Australian Institute of Architects - Queensland
Winner
Apartment Complex of the Year - 2024
Housing Industry Association - Queensland
Winner
Residential - High Rise (16+ Floors)
Architizer A+
Winner
Best Tall Building (100-199m)
Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat Global
Winner
Development of the Year - High Density Residential
Urban Develope
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Multi-Residential Building
INDE.Awards
Winner
ULI Asia Pacific Awards for Excellence
Winner
Sustainability
Urban Development Institute of Australia - Queensland