A change application has been submitted by Unison Projects for the approved multi-residential development at 51-53 Bramston Terrace and 7 Weightman Street, Herston. The updated proposal introduces an additional storey, increasing the number of apartments from 38 to 45 while refining communal areas, landscaping, and internal layouts.
The project, designed by Ellivo Architects, maintains its contemporary design approach, with façade articulation and material diversity enhancing its connection to the streetscape. The modifications align with Brisbane City Council’s “Buildings that Breathe” guidelines, ensuring a subtropical design that prioritises natural light, airflow, and outdoor space.
The most significant changes include:
- Increase in apartments: The unit count has risen from 38 to 45, adding seven new residences.
- Height adjustment: The development now reaches 7 to 8 storeys, increasing by 3.6 metres.
- Rooftop and communal space refinements: The rooftop recreation area still includes a pool, barbecue area, gym, and landscaped gardens, but the layout has been refined for improved usability.
- Waste and recycling management: The development retains its waste and recycling chute with a diverter, ensuring efficient refuse disposal.
The apartment mix now consists of 10 two-bedroom and 35 three-bedroom apartments, a shift from the previously approved 10 two-bedroom and 28 three-bedroom mix.
Project rundown
| Development Parameter | Proposed Development |
|---|---|
| Address: | 51-53 Bramston Terrace and 7 Weightman Street, Herston |
| Development Type: | Multi-residential apartments |
| Site Area: | 2,027m² |
| Height: | 6 storeys / approximately 24 metres |
| Apartments: | x10 two-bedroom apartments x28 three-bedroom apartments x45 apartments total |
| Elevators: | 2 lifts (lift-to-unit ratio 1:22) |
| Communal Space: | Updated rooftop pool, gym, barbeque area, and landscaped gardens |
| Retail: | None |
| Car Parking: | 77 resident spaces, 6 visitor spaces |
| Bike Parking: | 44 stacked bike spaces with bike workshop |
| Developer: | Unison Projects |
| Architect: | Ellivo Architects |
| Landscape Design: | Wild Studio |
| Town Planner: | DTS Group |
| Sustainability: | Water Conservation & Stormwater Management: Water-sensitive urban design, podium planter drainage connected to stormwater, reticulated irrigation system for landscaping. Solar: No planned rooftop solar PV system for communal power consumption Recycling: Plans include ‘chute w/diverter’ Green Landscaping & Rooftop Features: Rooftop vegetable and herb patch, diverse plant selection for shade and greenery, 25% rooftop shade cover within five years. Sustainable Materials & Long-Term Maintenance: Durable materials for longevity, low-maintenance landscaping, staff training for irrigation and plant care. Urban Greening & Shading: Integration of landscaping into communal and private spaces, shaded outdoor areas and pathways. Energy Efficiency: Design allows for future integration of alternative energy sources such as solar panels. |
| Date Submitted: | December 2024 |
| Assessment Level: | Code Assessable |
| DA Application Link: | A006670786 |
Unison Projects, a private property development firm with over 20 years of experience across various property sectors, has established a reputation for delivering high-quality residential and mixed-use developments in Queensland and New South Wales. Founded by billionaire John Van Lieshout, known for establishing the Super A-Mart furniture chain, Unison Projects continues to contribute significantly to urban development.
Notable Projects:
- Seacliffs Byron Bay: A $20 million eco-friendly development in Suffolk Park, featuring 34 elevated lots within a 16-hectare estate, with 13 hectares preserved as untouched or revegetated rainforest.
- Bank & Mollison, West End: A proposed residential-led, mixed-use development comprising 101 apartments across a stepped tower rising 10 to 18 storeys, designed by Rothelowman. The project emphasizes high-quality architectural and landscape design, aligning with Brisbane’s subtropical climate and lifestyle.
- Maud Street, Newstead: Unison Projects acquired a site at 14 Maud Street with existing development approval and has since revised plans to reduce the number of apartments, focusing on larger, high-quality residential units. The development integrates the heritage-listed Federal Boot Factory, adapting it for retail use.
