A development application has been submitted by the CFMEU for a 7-storey commercial office building at 8-16 Jamieson Street, Bowen Hills. Designed by Nettleton Tribe, the proposal includes a commercial office space with integrated landscape elements.
The architectural design features an offset-box form with permeable sunshades to assist with passive cooling. The building materials include glass, metal, and precast panels. The proposal includes a landscaped forecourt and upper-level terraces. The facade incorporates a combination of fixed and operable shading devices designed to manage heat and light penetration.
The ground floor includes a ‘Forest Courtyard’ with planting. A Level 3 ‘Urban Green Buffer’ includes shaded outdoor areas and seating spaces. Landscaping elements are also proposed along the building’s interface with the streetscape.
The application includes end-of-trip facilities with bicycle storage and showers. The design incorporates water-sensitive urban design (WSUD) principles, including rainwater collection and irrigation systems for landscaping.
Project rundown
| Development Parameter | Proposed Development |
|---|---|
| Address: | 8-16 Jamieson Street, Bowen Hills |
| Development Type: | Commercial Office |
| Site Area: | 922m² |
| Gross Floor Area (GFA): | 3,295m² |
| Height: | 7 storeys / approximately 52m |
| Car Parking: | 13 spaces |
| Bike Parking: | End-of-trip facilities provided |
| Developer: | CFMEU |
| Architect: | Nettleton Tribe |
| Landscape Design: | WILDStudio |
| Town Planner: | Urbicus Pty Ltd |
| Sustainability: | Rooftop Solar: None Energy Efficiency: High-performance facade and shading devices Water Conservation: Efficient irrigation and water-sensitive design Green Landscaping: Landscaped forecourt, urban green buffer, and rooftop planting Active Transport Facilities: End-of-trip facilities and bicycle storage |
| Date Submitted: | 6 December 2024 |
| Assessment Level: | Development Application |
| DA Application Link: | 1590 |
This is one of a few CFMEU proposed developments in the Bowen Hills area after a build-to-rent project was proposed for 19-25 Campbell Street, Bowen Hills and a 478-seat auditorium and conference centre for its members at its Bowen Hills base.
