A development application has been submitted to Economic Development Queensland for Stanley Quarter, a major new two-tower project by Sarazin located between Stanley and Trafalgar Streets in Woolloongabba.
The proposal features two slender residential towers, a 53-level East Tower and a 36-level West Tower, connected by a six-storey podium and a publicly accessible cross-block plaza. The project forms the next stage in Sarazin’s transformation of The Gabba precinct, following the completion of Silk One, directly adjacent.
If approved, the 53-storey East Tower would rise approximately 190 metres above ground, placing it among the tallest buildings in Brisbane. The tower would stand higher than the city’s once-tallest Central Plaza One at 174 metres, and just five metres shy of One One One Eagle Street, which reaches 195 metres. This would position the proposed tower not only among Brisbane’s most prominent high-rises but also as one of the tallest developments ever proposed outside the traditional CBD core.
Architectural rendering of the Stanley Quarter towers from Stanley Street showing the East and West Towers.
Architectural rendering of the Stanley Quarter laneway showing retail activation and public realm interface.
Architectural rendering of the Stanley Quarter towers from Stanley Street showing the East and West Towers.
Architectural rendering of the Stanley Quarter twin towers viewed from The Gabba showing overall massing and skyline presence.
Architectural rendering of the Stanley Quarter development adjacent to The Gabba stadium structure.
Designed by GroupGSA, Stanley Quarter combines residential living, retail, and cultural space with a landmark public facility known as the STEAMM Gallery and Garden, delivering what the developer describes as a “village-within-a-city” concept for the heart of Woolloongabba.
The 4,332 m² site sits within Precinct 2 – Logan Road of the Woolloongabba Priority Development Area. The site is earmarked for high-density, mixed-use projects that support the area’s evolution into a connected inner-city community surrounding The Gabba Stadium and future Cross River Rail Station.
Sarazin’s application seeks approval for both Material Change of Use and Reconfiguration of a Lot under the Economic Development Act 2012. The project will be delivered in two stages:
Stage 1 (West Tower) – 36 levels, 235 apartments, podium and basement construction
Stage 2 (East Tower) – 53 levels, 212 apartments and the STEAMM Gallery & Garden
The architectural plans prepared by GroupGSA confirm the East Tower rises to Level 53, reaching RL 188.4 metres, while the West Tower tops out at Level 36 (RL 124.3). Both towers sit atop a six-storey podium designed to foster active frontages and human-scale interfaces.
The façades are articulated with vertical fins, glass detailing and dense greenery, reflecting the subtropical architecture principles promoted by EDQ. The podium accommodates retail, dining and commercial tenancies that wrap the ground level, while upper podium levels include resident amenities, car parking and landscaped terraces. Slender tower forms reduce visual bulk and enhance the skyline silhouette when viewed from The Gabba and Stanley Street corridor.
Architectural rendering of the Stanley Quarter ground-level plaza and landscaped public realm fronting the STEAMM Gallery.
Architectural rendering of the Stanley Quarter ground-level plaza and landscaped public realm fronting the STEAMM Gallery.
Central to the project is the 1,160 m² public plaza providing a direct pedestrian link between Stanley and Trafalgar Streets. The space integrates retail and dining at its edges, shaded tree canopies and subtropical landscaping by Wild Studio, creating a new urban courtyard for residents and visitors.
Anchoring the eastern podium is the STEAMM Gallery and Garden, a multi-level cultural hub celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics and Music. The gallery is planned as a public-facing facility with exhibition areas, creative studios and event space, offering what the planning report calls “a genuine community benefit and cultural anchor for the precinct.”
Architectural rendering of the Stanley Quarter STEAMM Gallery garden showing green terraces and city outlook.
Architectural rendering of the Stanley Quarter STEAMM Gallery garden showing green terraces and city outlook.
Architectural rendering of the Stanley Quarter STEAMM Gallery garden showing green terraces and city outlook.
Basement and podium levels would accommodate 614 car parking spaces (554 resident, 23 visitor and 37 commercial/retail) and 483 bicycle spaces across all uses. Vehicle access is proposed from Trafalgar Street, supported by flood-resilient basement design and safe servicing zones. The development also integrates dedicated loading bays and waste management systems located away from public frontages.
The proposal positions Stanley Quarter as a catalyst project for Woolloongabba’s urban regeneration, aligning with EDQ’s vision for a “walkable, transit-oriented and subtropical mixed-use centre.”
Public benefits include:
Delivery of the STEAMM Gallery and Garden cultural institution
A publicly accessible pedestrian plaza across the site
Subtropical green façade and rooftop planting
Extensive landscape and shade integration at street level
Project Rundown
Development ParameterProposed DevelopmentAddress:825–833 Stanley Street and 6–12 Trafalgar Street, WoolloongabbaDevelopment Type:Mixed-use residential, cultural and commercial developmentSite Area:4,332 m²Gross Floor Area (GFA):Approximately 55,303 m²Height:East Tower – 53 levels (approx. 188m) / West Tower – 36 levelsApartments: 447 total
East Tower (212 apartments):
• 61 x 1-bedroom
• 129 x 2-bedroom
• 22 x 3-bedroom
West Tower (235 apartments):
• 42 x 1-bedroom
• 157 x 2-bedroom
• 36 x 3-bedroom Office and Gallery Space: Located within East Tower podium:
• Ground: Gallery lobby
• Level 2: STEAMM Gallery
• Level 4: STEAMM Gallery
• Level 5: STEAMM Gallery
• Level 6: STEAMM Garden Gallery and commercial space
• Levels 7–9: Office space
(Total combined floor area approximately 2,575 m²) Elevators:• East Tower: 5 lifts total. 3 serving residential levels and 2 serving office/gallery podium levels (residential lift-to-unit ratio 1:70.6)
• West Tower: 3 lifts serving residential levels (lift-to-unit ratio 1:78.3)
• Overall: 8 lifts across both towers (combined ratio 1:55.9)Communal Space:Rooftop decks, podium gardens and public plazaRetail:488 m² totalCar Parking:614 spaces (approx. 1.37 spaces per apartment)Bike Parking:483 spaces (residential, visitor and commercial)Developer:SarazinArchitect:GroupGSALandscape Design:Wild StudioTown Planner:Saunders Havill GroupSustainability:Rooftop Solar: Confirmed for West Tower communal energy generation
Energy Efficiency: Passive design, façade shading
Waste Management: Dedicated refuse rooms with compactor and baler, recycling chute to all habitable levels
Water Conservation: Stormwater treatment and detention systems
Green Landscaping: Deep planting zones and rooftop planting
Active Transport Facilities: 483 bike spaces and pedestrian connectionsDate Submitted:October 2025Assessment Level:Economic Development Queensland (PDA Assessable)DA Application Link:Stanley Quarter PDA Application
Architectural rendering of the Stanley Quarter West Tower rooftop deck on Level 35 featuring pool, lush planting and skyline views.
Architectural rendering of the Stanley Quarter rooftop garden spaces overlooking the Brisbane skyline from level 35.
Architectural rendering of the Stanley Quarter East Tower rooftop deck on Level 52 with pool, dining areas and panoramic views.
Architectural rendering of the Stanley Quarter East Tower recreation deck featuring spa, greenery and timber detailing.
Sarazin is a privately owned Australian developer behind several high-profile residential and mixed-use projects in Queensland and New South Wales. The company’s Silk One project was the first of three towers for this site.
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