Frank Developments amend Teneriffe apartment development mix to suit families
The demand for family-sized apartments has risen throughout Brisbane, which has prompted developer Frank Developments to change the mix of apartments in its architecturally-striking Teneriffe development, Ducale.
Ducale, at 33 Wyandra Street, is being developed by Frank Developments in partnership with Epoca Property Group. The duo have dropped the number of apartments from 37 to 26 in reaction to demand for larger apartments.
Frank Developments Managing Director, Frank Licastro, said the design has been amended in recognition of the shift towards family-sized apartments and includes numerous future-focused design features.
“We’re always looking to future-proof our developments and understand how sustainability, technology and lifestyle will influence the way we live in years to come,” Licastro said.
There will be a number of double-storey apartments on offer, as well as electric vehicle and bicycle charging stations, and a rooftop landing pad for drone deliveries atop the eight-level development.
"Drone delivery technology is rapidly advancing, and trials are underway in Brisbane, Canberra and elsewhere around the world," Licastro added.
“At Ducale, we’ve provided a future operable drone landing pad on the rooftop, separate to the pool and amenities, should residents wish to utilise this in the future.”
Licastro said societies around the world are also embracing the cost and sustainability benefits of electric vehicles, bicycles and scooters.
“At Ducale we are providing rooftop solar panels, three communal vehicle charging stations and five electric bicycle and scooter charging stations to ensure the building is responsive to a sustainable future,” he said.
“Another trend we experienced firsthand with our Maison development in New Farm is the unmet demand for large, family-sized apartments in inner-city suburbs, and Teneriffe is in particularly low supply.
“With this in mind, we have reduced the number of apartments in the building and have created five double- storey, family-sized apartments with three-bedrooms, two living areas, and two outdoor entertaining areas.”
The sculptural design, which takes its cues from the Brisbane River the city’s art and architectural heritage, is the work of architecture studio BYculprit and is currently before Brisbane City Council as a minor change application.
Apartment balconies within the pet-friendly building will have the option for serviced, interchangeable Dog Porch potties – transportable boxes of fresh grass. Ducale includes a mix of two-bedroom plus study and two-bedroom plus MPR apartments. The penthouse and sub-penthouse both feature four bedrooms, three bathrooms and large living and dining areas with city and river views.
The three ground floor apartments feature two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and their own private plunge pool.
BYculprit co-founder, Luke Henderson, said Ducale is a humble, elegant addition to Teneriffe adding a touch of softness through sculpted floorplates, emerald arches, and vibrant landscape.
“Ducale’s slender vertical form rests lightly on the urban streetscape deviating from the typical podium style architecture and establishes a more graceful architectural outcome,” Henderson said.
