A development application has been lodged for a new mixed use residential tower at 22–24 Sylvan Road, Toowong, proposing a 15 storey building designed by BDA Architecture.
Positioned on a highly visible corner at Sylvan Road and Landsborough Terrace, the scheme outlines a sculpted tower form that, according to the architect, draws inspiration from the movement of the Brisbane River and the shade patterns of surrounding tree canopies.
The project would deliver 88 apartments, activated street edges, ground level retail and a significant rooftop communal space. It also represents a response to the site’s three street frontages, its proximity to the railway line and the need to elevate key functions above defined flood levels.
According to BDA Architecture, the built form is sculpted to navigate privacy, sunlight, view lines and the surrounding movement network, while referencing the flowing geometry of the adjacent river. The rectilinear tower is softened by curved slab edges, perforated screens and an articulated podium that incorporates cascading greenery and recessed corners for deep planting.
The podium is elevated to meet flood immunity requirements, with screening and landscape treatments used to reduce its perceived massing.
The building’s three street edges are activated through a mix of retail, informal seating, shaded verge enhancements and bicycle parking integrated at the ground level. Landscaping by IVY MAY introduces jacaranda references, riparian planting cues and layered subtropical garden spaces across the podium and tower.
Project Rundown
| Development Parameter | Proposed Development |
|---|---|
| Address: | 22–24 Sylvan Road, Toowong |
| Development Type: | Mixed use residential tower |
| Site Area: | 1,760m² |
| Gross Floor Area (GFA): | 10,930m² |
| Height: | 15 storeys / approximately 61.5 metres |
| Apartments: | 11 x 1 Bedroom Units 44 x 2 Bedroom Units 33 x 3 Bedroom Units Total: 88 apartments |
| Elevators: | 2 elevators (lift-to-unit ratio 1:44) |
| Communal Space: | Rooftop recreation deck with pool, sauna, private dining and BBQ areas |
| Retail: | Ground level shop and food and drink tenancy (237m2 + 28m2 alfresco) |
| Car Parking: | 165 spaces including 14 visitor and 1 retail |
| Bike Parking: | 38 bike spaces (30 residential, 8 visitor) |
| Developer: | Immerse Projects |
| Architect: | BDA Architecture |
| Landscape Design: | IVY MAY Landscape Architects |
| Town Planner: | Mewing Planning Consultants |
| Sustainability: | Rooftop Solar: No proposed solar on plans for communal building energy consumption Energy Efficiency: Passive design, facade articulation and shading strategies Waste Management: Dedicated refuse room. A diverter is included which enables the chute use for both general waste and recycling on the residential levels. Water Conservation: Stormwater treatment tank below ground Green Landscaping: 605.62m² of landscaping including green facade and rooftop planting Active Transport Facilities: 47 bike parks and direct access to Sylvan Road bike corridor |
| Date Submitted: | November 2025 |
| Assessment Level: | Impact assessable |
| DA Application Link: | A006913504 |
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The rooftop is designed as a communal extension of residents’ living space, with panoramic views extending toward the CBD, Mt Coot tha and the Brisbane River. The space includes:
- Infinity lap pool
- Sauna
- Private dining room
- Barbecue areas
- Planted terraces and informal lawn pockets
These elements are arranged to provide a variety of passive and active recreational opportunities, forming a key amenity zone at the crown of the tower.
Immerse Projects has delivered a growing portfolio of residential projects with a focus on subtropical design integration, including a series of medium and high density developments across inner Brisbane. The company’s approach typically centres on landscaping, materiality and climatic responsiveness, themes that are consistent throughout the 22–24 Sylvan Road proposal.
