A development application has been lodged for a new 11 storey residential tower known as Oppo Residences, positioned across five consolidated lots at 12–16 Rylatt Street and 2 & 2A Shirley Street in Indooroopilly.
The proposal, located within Brisbane’s High Density Residential Zone and the Indooroopilly Centre Neighbourhood Plan area, proposes 93 apartments supported by two basement levels and a subtropical façade treatment.
According to Z Architects, the tower design adopts a curved, landscaped expression that integrates planter boxes, recessed balconies and articulated edges to reduce perceived bulk. The architectural plans indicate that façade greenery is used across multiple levels to soften the form and create a subtropical buffering effect along Rylatt and Shirley Streets.
At ground level, the building incorporates deep planting strips and layered landscape elements prepared by LAUDink, including boundary planting, shade species and low-height screening intended to enhance pedestrian interface conditions.
Architectural rendering of the external built form of the proposed Oppo Residences project.
Architectural rendering of the external built form of the proposed Oppo Residences project.
Architectural rendering of the external built form of the proposed Oppo Residences project.
Architectural rendering of the external built form of the proposed Oppo Residences project.
A total of 93 apartments are proposed, comprising 66 two bedroom units and 27 three bedroom units. All units above ground level feature projecting balconies, with typical floors accommodating ten dwellings arranged around a dual-core lift system. Two lifts service the building, resulting in a lift-to-unit ratio of 1:46.5.
Basement one and basement two provide 157 parking spaces, broken down into 133 resident spaces and 24 visitor spaces. Both access points identified in the plans connect to Rylatt Street and Shirley Street respectively, with vehicular circulation and waste vehicle manoeuvring shown through RPEQ-certified swept paths.
Project Rundown
Development ParameterProposed DevelopmentAddress:12–16 Rylatt Street and 2 & 2A Shirley Street, IndooroopillyDevelopment Type:Multiple dwelling (Oppo Residences)Site Area:2,032m²Gross Floor Area (GFA):9,249m²Height:11 storeys / approximately 80mApartments:66 x 2 bed, 27 x 3 bed (93 total)Elevators:2 lifts (lift-to-unit ratio 1:46.5)Communal Space:538m² rooftop area including swimming pool, pool deck, BBQs, dining terrace, lawn and landscaped recreation spacesRetail:None proposedCar Parking:133 resident spaces, 24 visitor spaces (157 total)Bike Parking:Bike spaces planned however total number not specified in DADeveloper:GD Developments One Pty LtdArchitect:Z ArchitectsLandscape Design:LAUDinkTown Planner:Town Planning AllianceSustainability:Rooftop Solar: No proposed solar on plans for communal building energy consumption
Energy Efficiency: Passive design, facade shading
Waste Management: No bin chute or recycling chute, meaning residents will need to take all waste down to the waste room manually
Water Conservation: Stormwater treatment tank below ground
Green Landscaping: 215m² deep planting, green facade, rooftop planting
Active Transport Facilities: Bike parks proposed in car park levelsDate Submitted:December 2025Assessment Level:Impact assessableDA Application Link:A006915607
Architectural rendering of the external built form of the proposed Oppo Residences project.
The rooftop communal area on level 10 includes a landscaped pool terrace comprising a central swimming pool, surrounding pool deck, BBQ facilities, dining spaces and planted edges. The landscape plan prepared by LAUDink shows a lawn area wrapping the northern portion of the terrace, with the pool positioned on the south eastern side, enclosed by glass balustrading and framed by subtropical planting.
Decorative gravel steppers, seating nodes and integrated planter boxes complete the layout, forming a combined recreation space that delivers both passive and active amenity for residents across the tower.
Landscaped rooftop and ground plane layout for the proposed Oppo Residences project.
The site is located approximately 350 metres from Indooroopilly Shopping Centre and in walking distance to high-frequency public transport routes. The planning report states that the proposal aims to address increased residential demand in the area and utilise existing infrastructure capacity.
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