Turrbal and Yuggera people of Meanjin
Queensland
Brisbane
443 Queen St establishes a new subtropical residential tower typology for Brisbane, reconnecting the CBD to the river and restoring pedestrian connections and historic view corridors lost for over a century. Positioned at a critical urban nexus, the project delivers an exceptional public realm—vibrant terraces, food outlets, and lush tropical gardens—reactivating a neglected precinct.
Reinterpreting Queensland's vernacular 'Queenslander' architecture, the design employs operable louvres, hybrid cooling, and climate-responsive elements, achieving Australia's first 6 Star Green Star rating for residential design. Challenging energy-intensive norms, naturally ventilated lobbies become sheltered garden pavilions, while an elevated, cross-ventilated carpark eliminates common areas' typical 60% energy burden.
All apartments achieve 100% cross-ventilation with double the typical façade area, empowering individual control without mandating air-conditioning. With 4,400sqm of landscaped gardens (204% green plot ratio) and rainwater harvesting, the project delivers sustainable homes embodying Brisbane's subtropical identity.
Cbus Property introduced a new benchmark for subtropical apartment living in Brisbane with 443 Queen St. Designed to offer an elevated residential lifestyle, the tower reimagines the typical high-rise experience through open-air arrival gardens, expansive balconies and naturally ventilated spaces that respond to the city’s benign climate. With river views from each of the 264 large-format residences and resort-style amenity to enhance everyday comfort and encourage social connection, the building fosters a genuine sense of retreat within the city. As a skyline-shaping landmark, 443 Queen St delivers enduring quality and architectural innovation, setting a world-class standard for living and design.
Richard Hassell, Design Lead
Elizabeth Watson-Brown, Design Architect
Karl Eckerman, Project Architect
Kris Kowalski, Project Architect
Cbus Property, Developer
Arup, Structural Engineer
Arup, Civil Consultant
AECOM, Electrical Consultant
Taylor Cullity Lethlean, Project Manager
RPS Brisbane, Landscape Consultant
WOHA, Interior Designer
RLB, Quantity Surveyor
RCP, Project Manager
GTA Consultants, Traffic Consultant
MEL Consultants, Wind Consultant
WSP Consultants, Vertical Transport Consultant
WSP Consultants, Fire Engineer
Philip Chun Associates, Building Compliance Consultant
Cardno HRP, Planning Consultant
Stevenson Associates, Pool Consultant
Inhabit, Facade Consultant