Quay Waterfront Newstead | Mirvac Design

Quay Waterfront Newstead | Mirvac Design | Photographer: John Gollings

2026 National Architecture Awards Program

Quay Waterfront Newstead | Mirvac Design

Traditional Land Owners

Yuggera people

Year
2026
Chapter

Queensland

Region

Brisbane

Category
Residential Architecture – Multiple Housing
Builder
Mirvac Construction pty. ltd.
Photographer
Arin Ozdemir
John Gollings
Media summary

Quay Waterfront Newstead redefines Brisbane’s riverfront with its bold sculptural form and biophilic design, setting a new benchmark for architectural innovation and placemaking. Conceived as a “park within a park,” the 26-storey residential tower integrates over 2,000 plants into its façade, extending the neighbouring parkland vertically and connecting residents to nature. The building’s north-east orientation maximises natural light and river breezes, featuring organic curves and natural materials that echo the exterior’s lush landscaping. Residents enjoy resort-style amenities, including one of Brisbane’s largest rooftop sanctuaries with a 25-metre infinity pool, hotel-inspired lobby, and ‘private gardens’ for many apartments. Ground-level retail, water features, and lush landscaping anchor Quay within the Newstead Waterfront Precinct. As the first stage of a visionary three-stage development, Quay delivers an iconic visual identity and exemplifies Brisbane City Council’s vision for a well-designed, subtropical city.

Project Practice Team

Michael Wiener, Design Architect
Bohan Jones, Design Architect
Snezana Mitrovski, Project Leader
Daniel Viglione, Project Team
Jaakko Vahtola, Project Team
Boris Nikolov, Project Team
Will Cai, Project Team
Jessica Li, Project Team
Guido Rivai, Computational Designer
Diem Tao, 3D Visualisation Artist
Mark Crabbe, Digital Engineer
Lauren Cuthill, Interior Designer
Caitlin Maclean, Interior Designer
Trish McCauld-Kidd, Apartment Planner

Project Consultant and Construction Team

ADG Engineers (Aust) Pty Ltd, Structural Engineer
Building Services Engineers, Engineer
EMF Griffiths, Electrical Consultant
Aqualogical Pty Ltd, Hydraulic Consultant
Aqualogical Pty Ltd, Engineer
RPS Australia East Pty, Landscape Consultant
Kenji Uranishi, Artist

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