{"id":51596,"date":"2025-08-08T00:00:22","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T00:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/51596\/"},"modified":"2025-08-08T00:00:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T00:00:22","slug":"updated-application-for-36-storey-residential-tower-at-457-adelaide-street","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/51596\/","title":{"rendered":"Updated Application for 36-Storey Residential Tower at 457 Adelaide Street"},"content":{"rendered":"

A development application has been submitted for a 36-storey residential tower at 457 Adelaide Street in Brisbane City. Lodged by Russo Custodians Pty Ltd, the proposal seeks to redevelop the narrow 367m\u00b2 site with a high-rise building comprising 20 large three-bedroom apartments.<\/p>\n

The site is currently occupied by a five-storey commercial building with ground-level retail. The proposed development would exceed the height limit set under the City Centre Neighbourhood Plan, which permits a maximum of 12 storeys for sites of this scale, triggering impact assessment and public notification.<\/p>\n

According to architect Nettletontribe, the building would prioritise a slender vertical form with articulated fa\u00e7ades and generous private balconies to improve visual interest and airflow. The tower proposes whole-floor and dual-level apartments, aiming to deliver large-format housing within the inner city.<\/p>\n

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\t\tArchitectural rendering of the external built form of the proposed 457 Adelaide Street project.<\/p>\n

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Architectural rendering of the external built form of the proposed 457 Adelaide Street project.<\/p>\n

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Architectural rendering of the external built form of the proposed 457 Adelaide Street project.<\/p>\n

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Architectural rendering of the external built form of the proposed 457 Adelaide Street project.<\/p>\n

The podium would maintain active frontage to Adelaide Street and include a defined awning and landscaped interface. Vehicle access and servicing, including refuse collection, would be located off Howard Street at the rear.<\/p>\n

Communal facilities would be split across a podium level and a rooftop terrace featuring a swimming pool, barbecue area, and outdoor seating. A total of 689m\u00b2 of communal area is proposed.<\/p>\n

The site is located in Brisbane\u2019s Principal Centre (City Centre) Zone and is subject to the City Centre Neighbourhood Plan. While the zone supports high-density mixed-use development, the plan imposes a 12-storey limit for sites with frontages under 20 metres, such as this one. <\/p>\n

The application notes that the proposed height is consistent with surrounding towers and is supported by its context within the dense city core. The prelodgement meeting with Council acknowledged the need for \u201coutstanding architectural merit\u201d and \u201cbest practice subtropical design\u201d to support any additional building height, which the applicant contends has been achieved.<\/p>\n

Project Rundown<\/p>\n

Development ParameterProposed DevelopmentAddress:457 Adelaide Street, Brisbane CityDevelopment Type:Residential \u2013 Multiple DwellingSite Area:367m\u00b2Gross Floor Area (GFA):7,355m\u00b2Height:36 storeys \/ approximately 117 metresApartments:20 x 3-bedroom apartmentsElevators:2 lifts (lift-to-unit ratio 1:10)Communal Space:689m\u00b2 across Level 1, Mezzanine, and RooftopRetail:NilCar Parking:24 spaces (20 resident, 4 visitor) via car stackersBike Parking:Internal to each unit (no centralised resident or visitor bike parking)Developer:Russo Custodians Pty LtdArchitect:NettletontribeLandscape Design:Wild StudioTown Planner:UrbicusSustainability:Rooftop Solar: No proposed solar on plans for communal building energy consumption
Energy Efficiency: Passive design, facade articulation, shading
Waste Management: Dedicated refuse room with compactor, no recycling chute, requiring manual recycling removal
Water Conservation: Rainwater tank for irrigation integrated within podium design
Green Landscaping: 213m\u00b2 of landscaping, green edge elements
Active Transport Facilities: Footpath access to Adelaide and Howard Streets, no formal end-of-trip facilitiesDate Submitted:July 2025Assessment Level:Impact Assessable (MCU), Code Assessable (Building Works)DA Application Link:A006831322<\/a><\/p>\n

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\t\tArchitectural rendering of the Adelaide Street podium of the proposed 457 Adelaide Street project.<\/p>\n

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Architectural rendering of the rooftop communal area and pool of the proposed 457 Adelaide Street project.<\/p>\n

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Architectural rendering of the rooftop communal area and pool of the proposed 457 Adelaide Street project.<\/p>\n

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Architectural rendering of the rooftop communal area and pool of the proposed 457 Adelaide Street project.<\/p>\n

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Architectural rendering of the Adelaide Street entry of the proposed 457 Adelaide Street project.<\/p>\n

The proposed residential tower at 457 Adelaide Street is spearheaded by Russo\u202fCustodians\u202fPty\u202fLtd, the private development vehicle of Brisbane entrepreneur Angelo Russo. While Russo\u202fCustodians has maintained a low public profile and this appears to be its first major residential project, it is part of the Russo family\u2019s broader property network, notably connected to Northshore Group. <\/p>\n

One of Northshore\u2019s most celebrated projects is the revitalisation of the heritage-listed Stewart & Hemmant building at 15 Marshall Street in Fortitude Valley, which has been transformed into a dynamic commercial, retail, and office precinct that blends heritage charm with contemporary use.<\/p>\n

The subject site has had numerous proposals lodged to date including one in May 2016<\/a> and a design update in mid-2019<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Plans<\/p>\n

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