Jagera People and the Turrbal People
Queensland
Brisbane
Queen’s Wharf Brisbane is a large-scale commercial architecture project integrating retail, hospitality, entertainment and residential uses within a single, coordinated precinct. Anchored by 40,000 square metres of retail and dining, three luxury hotels and extensive shared infrastructure, the project balances operational efficiency with civic responsibility.
Programs are organised through vertical zoning and a consolidated back-of-house network supporting thousands of staff and visitors daily. A porous podium structure allows commercial uses to engage streets and public spaces, while servicing and logistics remain discreet and efficient.
Sustainability is embedded through district-scale energy systems, naturally ventilated spaces, high-performance façades, water reuse and flood-resilient infrastructure. Queen’s Wharf Brisbane demonstrates how commercial architecture can perform at scale while remaining adaptable, efficient and connected to the city.
Queen’s Wharf Brisbane exemplifies how large-scale development can deliver generous public realm, active frontages and diverse programming that invite community use and cultural exchange, strengthening Brisbane’s identity ahead of major global events. The project drives employment, attracts visitors and supports local businesses, extending its benefits well beyond the site. Combined with robust environmental strategies, it demonstrates a comprehensive approach to social value, sustainability and long-term city-making.
Commendation for Commercial Architecture
The Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Integrated Resort Development has been positioned within the “Commercial” stream to clarify relationships between the various commercial entities and support greater alignment across currently separate governing bodies. Strengthening these relationships is expected to enhance coordination and reinforce connections between key components. As a large-scale project, it demonstrates how development can deliver a generous public realm over time through active frontages and diverse programming. This approach supports community use, cultural exchange, and economic growth, while strengthening Brisbane’s identity ahead of major global events and contributing to long-term social, economic, and urban outcomes.
Commendation for Commercial Architecture
Queen’s Wharf Brisbane exemplifies how large-scale development can deliver generous public realm, active frontages and diverse programming that invite community use and cultural exchange, strengthening Brisbane’s identity ahead of major global events. The project drives employment, attracts visitors and supports local businesses, extending its benefits well beyond the site. Combined with robust environmental strategies, it demonstrates a comprehensive approach to social value, sustainability and long-term city-making.
Commendation for Commercial Architecture
The Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Integrated Resort Development has been positioned within the “Commercial” stream to clarify relationships between the various commercial entities and support greater alignment across currently separate governing bodies. Strengthening these relationships is expected to enhance coordination and reinforce connections between key components. As a large-scale project, it demonstrates how development can deliver a generous public realm over time through active frontages and diverse programming. This approach supports community use, cultural exchange, and economic growth, while strengthening Brisbane’s identity ahead of major global events and contributing to long-term social, economic, and urban outcomes.
Queen’s Wharf Brisbane delivers a highly efficient and adaptable commercial environment capable of supporting complex, large-scale operations. Shared infrastructure, clear servicing strategies and flexible planning enable diverse uses to operate seamlessly within a single precinct accommodating thousands of staff and visitors each day. Importantly, commercial performance is achieved without compromising public access or spatial quality. By balancing commercial fundamentals with civic outcomes, the project creates long-term value and resilience, ensuring the precinct can evolve operationally while remaining connected to the life of the city.