First look: Stockwell plot Stones Corner Village redevelopment
Stones Corner, a fringe suburb of Woollangabba in Brisbane, wasn't even a suburb until 2017, it was officially a "precinct" within the suburb of Greenslopes.
It became a suburb in 2017, but sat on the sidelines to the Wooloongabba. But since the announcement of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, developers have started to purchase sites, submitting applications, and launching new projects.
Veteran Brisbane developer Stockwell is the latest to take advantage of the area's location, albeit with an asset they've owned for over 15 years.
They're looking to redevelop Stones Corner Village, its 3,395 sqm retail and dining precinct just off Hanlon Park.
The perspective from Logan Road. Image credit: MK Architecture
They've proposed a new mixed-used precinct at 405 Logan Road, which will incorporate 209 apartments across two towers, dubbed Logan and Cleveland, which will sit above 3,000 sqm of retail.
Logan will have 110 two, three and four-bedroom apartments, and Cleveland will comprise 99 one, two and three-bedroom units. Both towers have been designed by MK Architecture.
Stockwell have owned the 5,709 sqm site since 2006, which currently homes 20 retailers and is anchored by an Aldi. Over 500 new car parking spaces will be provided, and 252 bicycle spaces.
The perspective from Cleveland Street. Image credit: MK Architecture
Archipelago Architects were commissioned to create a Suburban Renewal Opportunities Analysis, which noted there were a number of major landholders in the Stones Corner precinct, who have ownership of consolidated properties.
"These consolidated landholdings present opportunities for catalyst development within the precinct," the report noted.
"Many of these properties span the width of blocks between different streets and present opportunities to improve connectivity."
The report said Stones Corner was once a busy retail strip where the factory outlets were situated, however since early 2000, a chain of events have led to a large number of vacancies along the once bustling strip.
Stockwell's project not far from Hanlon Park, which has recently been transformed into "an attractive and versatile public space that supports the growing Stones Corner Precinct – creating a vibrant urban oasis with more to see and do”.
The location of the Stones Corner Village. Image credit: MK Architecture
Stockwell have also submitted a development application for another 96 apartments in West End, on a 1,986 sqm site at 399 Montague Street.
MK Architecture have again handled the designs. There will be 32 one-bed apartments at 50 sqm, 48 two-bedders between 71 sqm and 83 sqm, and 16 three-bedroom apartments with 110 sqm of space.
That unnamed tower will be crowned with a rooftop amenity level with a swimming pool. A podium will feature 584 sqm of retail space and 1,290 sqm of commercial.
The plans for 399 Montague Street, West End. Image credit: MK Architecture
RPS wrote in the town planning report that over the coming years, South Brisbane will emerge as a vibrant new Urban community, confident of its place in Brisbane’s heart.
"A short walk from the CBD, South Brisbane will be a new sub tropical inner-city community with a mix of contemporary apartments, state-of-the art offices and world-class cultural venues, educational facilities and accommodation.
"It will be a place to learn, shop, dine, visit and celebrate mixed within a urban forest. South Brisbane will capture the rhythm and spirit of Brisbane’s outdoor lifestyle, opening up subtropical boulevards, laneways and pocket parks to the people for play, relaxation and civic events."