A development application has been approved for a two storey commercial building at 163 to 171 Lutwyche Road, Windsor, introducing seven new tenancies to a long-vacant site within the Lutwyche Road corridor. The project, known as Future Space Windsor, replaces land that has remained unused since major transport infrastructure works were completed in the area.
The approved development consists of seven commercial tenancies ranging from approximately 218 to 253 square metres, with permitted uses including office, health care service, showroom and veterinary service.
According to the architectural plans, the building adopts a contemporary appearance formed from exposed concrete tilt panels with curved elements, floor to ceiling glazing and a series of arches that define the main frontage. White brickwork is incorporated at ground level, with vertical trellis structures and containerised planting used to soften the presentation to Lutwyche Road.
Due to the steep verge and existing transport-related infrastructure, direct pedestrian access from Lutwyche Road is not feasible. Bryden Street therefore becomes the primary access point, featuring a landscaped forecourt, a defined pedestrian entry and a dedicated deep planting area created through a land dedication requirement. Cascading greenery at the upper level and landscaped beds along the frontage form part of a subtropical design response that aims to improve the interface between the building and the street.
Inside, each tenancy provides a flexible open plan layout with polished concrete flooring, stone benchtop kitchenettes and full height bathrooms with showers. Seventeen on site parking spaces, including a PWD bay, are located at the rear with access from Bryden Street. Visitor bicycle parking and screened refuse storage are also incorporated.
The application identifies structural constraints created by the Airport Link and Northern Busway tunnels located beneath the site. These restrictions prevent basement excavation or additional storeys, informing the modest two storey height and shallow foundation system adopted in the design.
Project Rundown
| Development Parameter | Proposed Development |
|---|---|
| Address: | 163 to 171 Lutwyche Road, Windsor |
| Development Type: | Two storey commercial development with seven tenancies |
| Site Area: | 1,582 square metres |
| Gross Floor Area (GFA): | 1,668 square metres |
| Height: | 2 storeys / approximately 9.8 metres from natural ground level |
| Elevators: | None proposed (walk up building) |
| Communal Space: | Internal landscaped entry forecourt and planting zones |
| Retail: | Showroom and commercial tenancies |
| Car Parking: | 17 spaces including 1 PWD bay |
| Bike Parking: | 10 spaces including 7 staff and 3 visitor spaces |
| Developer: | LRP Developments |
| Architect: | NMDS Architecture |
| Landscape Design: | AGLA Landscape Architects |
| Town Planner: | Murray Bell Planning Co. |
| Sustainability: | Rooftop Solar: No proposed solar on plans for communal building energy consumption Energy Efficiency: Passive design, façade shading and deep recesses Waste Management: Dedicated refuse room with regulated waste separation for health uses Water Conservation: Stormwater management and on site drainage infrastructure Green Landscaping: 213 square metres of landscaping including vertical trellis planting and deep planting zones Active Transport Facilities: Visitor bike spaces, pedestrian access from Bryden Street |
| Date Submitted: | 05 September 2025 |
| Assessment Level: | Code assessable |
| DA Application Link: | A006810951 |
LRP Developments is delivering Future Space Windsor as part of its broader series of boutique commercial and industrial projects across south east Queensland.
The company has completed multiple small format commercial parks including projects in Wakerley, Brendale, Heathwood and Nerangba, as well as mixed use and childcare developments. Recent work includes warehouse and showroom projects featuring similar architectural and material profiles to the Windsor proposal
Looks Pretty cool, great addition to Lutwyche road