A development application has been submitted by Stockwell for a 16-storey residential building located at 33 Vulture Street, West End.
The new residential-led development is being proposed on the site of the previous Queensland Can Factory, situated across from the West End state school and would accomodate 132 apartments.
According to the development application, the proposed building consists of two levels of retail along Vulture Street comprising eight retail tenancies, thirteen levels of residences with a roof top recreation level and three levels of car parking.
Designed by MODE, the proposal plans to retain two of the 1939 factory facades along Paris and Turin streets. These character walls will sleeve the carpark levels behind them.
The design of the rooftop and podium recreation areas prioritises outlook, landscaping, and separation between uses to support a variety of resident activities. A dog park and herb garden are positioned above the parking levels, while the rooftop includes communal facilities such as a 16.7 metre pool and spa, gym, function room, and outdoor dining terraces with barbecues.
Project rundown
| Development Parameter | Proposed Development |
|---|---|
| Address: | 33 Vulture St, West End |
| Development Type: | Residential Tower (Multiple Dwelling) |
| Site Area: | 3,321m² |
| Height: | 15 storeys + rooftop deck / 68.7m |
| Apartments: | 132 apartments (65 x 2-bed, 41 x 3-bed, 26 x 4-bed) |
| Elevators: | x2 elevators (lift-to-unit ratio of 1:66) |
| Communal Space: | 497m2 of communal space on the podium level (3) and the rooftop (16). Level 3 includes a dog park and herb garden. The rooftop includes a pool, gym, sauna, function room, outdoor entertainment area. |
| Retail: | x8 retail tenancies across two levels fronting Vulture St |
| Car Parking: | x199 car spaces |
| Bike Parking: | x76 bike spaces |
| Developer: | Stockwell |
| Architect: | MODE Design |
| Landscape Design: | RPS Group |
| Town Planner: | RPS Group |
| Sustainability: | Rooftop Solar: Rooftop solar PV system zone for communal power consumption included in plan documents Recycling: The development does not include dual refuse chutes or recycling chute for building recycling, instead having recycling bins only on ground level Energy Efficiency: Water Conservation: Tanks on the rooftop harvest rainwater to irrigate the landscaping throughout the building. The building will utilise efficient fittings and fixtures to reduce water consumption Green Landscaping: Large planters on the upper podium level are designed to overhang the podium, contributing to a greener streetscape. Planters proposed throughout the development. Active Transport Facilities: The building provides bicycle parking facilities for residents and visitors to encourage active transport. |
| Date Submitted: | May 2025 |
| Assessment Level: | Impact |
| DA Application Link: | A006760664 |
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The proposal retains significant elements of the former Queensland Can Factory, including character brick walls along Paris and Turin Streets. These are integrated into the podium design, helping to preserve the site’s industrial legacy while transitioning into a modern residential tower form.
According to the architect MODE Design, the building mass is stepped and articulated to reduce visual bulk and align with the surrounding character housing. A vertical green spine separates the tower’s façade into two distinct volumes, facilitating natural ventilation and providing variation in material expression.
Stockwell Development Group is a privately owned Brisbane-based property company with a history of delivering residential, retail, and mixed-use projects across South East Queensland. Known for its involvement in urban infill developments, Stockwell’s approach often involves revitalising inner-city sites with a focus on community integration and long-term precinct value.
Stockwell Development Group has an extensive portfolio of residential and mixed-use projects across Brisbane and Queensland. Notable past developments include:
Virtuoso on the River, West End – Completed in 2019, this premium riverside development comprises 77 large-format apartments with expansive views and high-end finishes.
Cremorne & Croft, South Brisbane – Delivered in 2024 as part of the Fish Lane precinct, these boutique apartment buildings contribute to the area’s growing urban lifestyle offer.
Stones Corner Village, Greenslopes – A proposed redevelopment featuring 209 apartments above a revitalised retail podium on a long-held commercial site.
Yet another development for West End. The Council needs to advertise and promote its traffic management plans as it continues to approve new developments that bring more cars onto the roads – does it have one? Development without implemented strategies to ease road congestion in the West End precinct is a recipe for disaster and creates discontented voters.
Love this one, the streetscape looks great with the brick textures and vertical features – good urban design. I like how the car park entrances are at the side instead of the front, all new buildings should be like this. If there’s no existing laneway, build one
That three storey blank concrete wall should look really nice against the character houses next door. Trash.