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Local Brisbane developer Sarazin is tweaking the next two towers of its popular Silk Lane development in the heart of Woolloongabba's Olympic precinct.

Sarazin is seeking to add more levels on the two towers which will literally look into the famed The Gabba, the focal point of the 2032 Summer Olympics.&nbsp;

In a community engagement report, Sarazin said the aim to design larger apartments reflects current buyer demand.

"The apartments are aimed at families and downsizers seeking to enter the area of Woolloongabba, as it is revitalised by Cross River Rail and the Olympics," the report noted.

They'll be adding another 34 apartments to the two towers which were approved at 20-levels per tower. They're now wanting Silk Two to rise 25 levels and Silk Three to reach 32 levels. Both of the towers have been designed by Nettleton Tribe, who designed Silk One.

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Silk Two will have 146 apartments, a mix of 36 one-beds, two thirds with a multi-purpose room, 80 two-bed apartments, and 30 three-bedders. Silk Three will have 239 apartments, 69 one-bedrooms, 102 two-bedrooms, 60 three-bed apartments, and eight four-bedders.

Half of the resident amenity in Silk Three will be on the third level, where there will be a gym with treatment rooms and hot tubs in landscaping. The rooftop will home a dining space, outdoor barbecue area, a swimming pool and a sauna.

All of the resident amenity in Silk Two will be on the rooftop. That will too have a pool, dining and barbecue space, as well as a wine room.&nbsp;

There will be eight retail tenancies on the ground level to invigorate the streetscape.

In addition to the tweaking of the density and the heights, Sarazin are proposing a groundbreaking gallery for science and the arts. STEAMM (science, technology, environment, art, music and mathematics), will sit across a two level, 1735 sqm gallery space in Silk Three and will open to a STEAMM Garden.

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"The inclusion of a STEAMM Gallery and Community Garden represents a ground-breaking project for Queensland, bringing science and art together through multi-form exhibitions, artists and scientists in residence, installations and curated experiences," planning documents submitted to the Brisbane City Council read.

"Sarazin believes the STEAMM Garden is a key additional community benefit, transferring 520 sqm of private space courtyard to the public realm, as the Garden will be open even when the Gallery is closed.

"Partnering with leading universities, research facilities, museums, artists and galleries both in Australia and abroad, STEAMM emboides Brisbane City Council's vision for a "new world city".

"STEAMM Gallery’s annual exhibition program supports Brisbane’s major science events such as the World Science Festival and National Science Week, in line with state and national educational curriculums.

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Sarazin was committed to strong engagement with the local community prior to the submission of the amendment to the development approval.

The project team met with several stakeholders in a series of briefing meetings. These included Planning Chair Cr Adam Allan, Lord Mayoral Advisor Nathan Percy, Economic Development Queensland, Queensland Art Gallery and Gabba Business Association.

A community newsletter was hand delivered to about 2,000 residences and businesses in Woolloongabba to advise of the proposed development and promote the community information sessions. Local business was engaged via a doorknock of the area surrounding the development, including the Logan Road precinct.

Sarazin believes the amendment is balanced by better design and significant community outcomes.

In a community engagement report, Sarazin said the aim to design larger apartments reflects current buyer demand

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First look: Sarazin to favour downsizers and families in revised Woolloongabba apartment tower plans

Accompanying the rush of global infrastructure investment set to transform Brisbane in the decade leading up to the Olympics, Silk Lane is among&nbsp;the new residential&nbsp;developments in Brisbane to secure a wave of renewed interest.

Comprising 306 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, Silk Lane delivers a luxury living experience that rises amongst Brisbane&rsquo;s legendary cricket ground, &lsquo;The Gabba&rsquo;.

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Delivered by Sarazin, each residence is designed as an urban sanctuary, set high above the buzz of the surrounding precinct.

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Urban takes a look at two feature floorplans available to discerning buyers.

1. East No.12

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The floorplan East No.12 has two bedrooms, one tucked away off the kitchen and dining area, with the master positioned at the front of the apartment off the living space.

That curved bedroom, with its own ensuite, will have full floor-to-ceiling glass windows with views across Brisbane.

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The apartment, designed by Nettleton Tribe Architects, features generous living spaces,&nbsp;a balcony, built-in robes, laundry room and study space.

2. West No.8

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The larger two-bedroom floorplan is West No.8, which comes with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a multi-purpose room.

West No.8 is a more rectangular apartment and features a&nbsp;unique cube style crown and a lighter colour scheme.

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&ldquo;Living here is living Brisbane,&rdquo; developer Sarazin say. It&rsquo;s a rare and inspirational blend of serenity and exhilaration.

City and Gabba views are on offer from&nbsp;the balcony or the communal rooftop areas.

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A relaxed sense of luxury fills every space, with tonal finishes and complimentary textures that create a luxurious hotel ambience

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Inside the two-bedroom Silk Lane apartments in Woolloongabba, home of the 2032 Olympics

The 2032 Brisbane Olympics will not only deliver an economic boost to trade and tourism but is set to have a big impact on the local property market, according to one economist.

PRD Research chief economist, Dr Diaswati Mardiasmo, has predicted that Brisbane&rsquo;s median house price could increase to $1.7 million by 2023, 2.5 times its current median of $674,738.

The forecast by PRD Research was reached using historical data of house prices following two global events hosted in Brisbane, the World Expo in 1988 and the G20 Summit in 2014.

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In the 11 years prior to Expo 88, the Brisbane LGA median house price grew by 278.8 per cent and prices in South Bank and its surrounding suburbs grew by an average 335.3 per cent.

In the year following, house prices grew by a further 29.7 per cent in Brisbane and 19.1 per cent in South Bank and nearby suburbs.

A similar trend unfolded when the city hosted the 2014 G20 Brisbane Summit with property prices surging 112 per cent in Brisbane and 116 per cent in South Bank in the decade before the event.

&ldquo;[H]osting both Expo 1988 and G20 Summit has served the Brisbane property market well,&rdquo; Dr Mardiasmo said.

Applying the same level of growth seen in these events, PRD Research predicts Brisbane&#39;s median house price to rise to $1.7 million by 2033, a year after the Olympics.

Dr Mardiasmo noted there were differences in the pace of property growth in past events, but even going at &ldquo;half-strength&rdquo;, the median house price would reach $1.2 million by 2033.

&quot;The prospect of a $1 million median house price for Brisbane is a real possibility.&quot;

Research by KPMG predicts that hosting the 2032 Games will deliver $8.1 billion in benefits to Queensland including a $4.6 billion economic boost to tourism and trade and $3.5 billion in social improvements such as health, volunteering and community benefits.

Urban takes a look at three residences you could secure in Brisbane to get ahead of the trends.

1. Bide, Newstead 
Developer: Dibcorp Properties 
Two-bedroom apartments from $635,000

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Bide is a new residential offering nestled in the heart of Newstead, offering 89 residences.

Designed in collaboration between architects Twohill &amp; James, Lat27 and Wiltshire Stevens Architecture, each apartment has rethought residential living.

&ldquo;Bide embodies the belief that the spaces we inhabit are essential to a balanced life&rdquo;, the project marketing reads.

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Among its features include large spacious apartments, open-plan living and dining, balcony space and a study nook in some apartments for working from home.

2. Queens Wharf Residences, Brisbane 
Developer:&nbsp;Far East Consortium 
One-bedroom apartments from $565,000

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Situated in Brisbane&rsquo;s historical heart, Queens Wharf Residences&rsquo; atrium entrance on George Street directly connects the CBD through to the riverfront.

The precinct will feature iconic contemporary architecture alongside a collection of beautifully restored heritage buildings, including the Brisbane Printing Office.

The one, two and three-bedroom residences at Queen&rsquo;s Wharf have been curated by&nbsp;Cottee Parker&nbsp;to deliver the most to its residents.

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Each apartment features winter gardens with lift and tilt windows, as well as feature views of the city, Botanic Garden or city views.

3. The Coterie, Fortitude Valley 
Developer: Vicland Property Group 
Two-bedroom apartments from $536,080

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Vicland Property Group&rsquo;s two breathtaking apartment buildings at Fortitude Valley offers a modern-day sanctuary in an energised urban village.

A prestigious collaboration by&nbsp;Rothelowman&nbsp;and&nbsp;Bruce Henderson&nbsp;Architects delivers residents a range of versatile, open-plan designs and luxury lifestyle offerings.

&ldquo;Designer touches are apparent in every space with the refined treatment of contemporary polished surfaces, textural finishes and confident, monochromatic highlights&rdquo;, the project marketing reads.

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With limited apartments remaining, and only 1.5-kilometres from Brisbane&rsquo;s CBD, The Coterie is not one to miss.

The forecast by PRD Research was reached using historical data of house prices following two global events hosted in Brisbane, the World Expo in 1988 and the G20 Summit in 2014. 

Olympics to grow Brisbane median house price 2.5 times current levels, economist says

Ten years of intense investment and premium growth - that&rsquo;s what the Olympics means to South-East Queensland real estate.

Confirmation that Brisbane will host the 2032 Olympics is a game-changer for the economies and property markets of South-East Queensland &ndash; and the state generally.

Property prices and rents are already rising in Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine

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Coast but the Olympics announcement will turbocharge markets throughout the region.

Spending on major new infrastructure has been pivotal in generating economic activity, jobs and real estate demand in SEQ in the past year &ndash; but the prospect of hosting the Olympics in

10 years&rsquo; time will generate an elevated program of investment and development.

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The real estate industry tends to spruik a property boom after a major event like the Olympics but all the evidence suggests that the greatest impact for property markets occurs in the lead- up to the event, not in the aftermath.

History shows that major international sporting carnivals generate big growth beforehand.

The Sydney Olympics in 2000 and the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in 2018 provide templates for how these big events impact local economies and property markets.

The years leading up to the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast saw increased real estate activity, thanks to the rising levels of construction of infrastructure and facilities, the jobs this generated and the consequent demand for real estate accommodation.

There were similar outcomes around the 2000 Olympics in Sydney.

The Olympics announcement also creates increased media focus on the SEQ region and the affordable lifestyle it offers. And it starts now &ndash; and will extend over the next 10 years.

As a consequence, the next decade will be a period of out-performance for real estate across Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast in particular.

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PIPA chairman Peter Koulizos has commented on what the 2032 Olympic Games may mean for the Brisbane property market.&nbsp;

&ldquo;Research shows that residential property prices do perform better as a result of an Olympic Games,&quot;&nbsp;he says.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&ldquo;A study on six host cities, from Los Angeles in 1984 to Sydney in 2000, suggests that the impact on the economy and residential property prices is not even. It depends on the planning and the scale of the Olympic investment.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&ldquo;Research on the London Olympics showed that areas close to Olympic facilities increased in value by 2% to 5% higher than other areas.&nbsp;

&ldquo;An investigation on the impact of the Sydney Olympics on the residential property market found that the markets of host suburbs experienced substantially higher growth during the bidding and pre-Olympic periods, but not after the Olympics were held.&nbsp;

&ldquo;PIPA has conducted research into Sydney&rsquo;s residential property prices pre- and post- Olympics that shows that from the time the announcement was made in September 1993 to the Olympics being held, Sydney was one of the best performing capital cities. However, post-Olympics, the rate of growth decreased significantly.&nbsp; &ldquo;Based on our research and analysis, it is obvious that Brisbane and South-East Queensland will benefit from hosting the Olympic Games.

&ldquo;However, the benefits will vary depending on the location of Olympic facilities and the new infrastructure to be built, especially infrastructure that will better link the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast to Brisbane.&rdquo;

Ten years of intense investment and premium growth - that’s what the Olympics means to South-East Queensland real estate

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Former Olympic swimmers Roger and Diana van Hamburg are seeking a new Gold Coast home, with plans on moving north.
The couple, wo were internationally competitive in the 1960s and 1970s, have listed their Sunland Group development apartment for $975,000.
Roger swam in individual medley and freestyle relay events for his native Netherlands at the Munich Olympics in 1972 and Diana Rickard competed for Australia in backstroke and individual medleys at the Mexico Olympics in 1968.
They have listed their <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-qld-benowa-132329790" target="_blank">Benowa apartment at Marina Concourse</a>.
The three-bedroom unit was bought in 2016 on moving from NSW.
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The apartment's balcony overlooked Royal Pines marina and golf course.
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The community also has resident facilities, including a pool and barbecue area.
The couple still swim every day and teach regularly at the neighbouring Superfish Swim School, the Gold Coast Bulletin advised.
Their daughter, Sasha, is married to another Olympian, former Australian freestyle and butterfly swimmer Adam Pine.
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Former Olympic swimmers list luxury Gold Coast apartment

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Olympic champion hurdler Sally Pearson and her husband Kieran have listed their Gold Coast home.
They've called the Helensvale acreage home since they 2015 when they paid $905,000. Now they're asking $1,119,000. 
They bought the 1990s built Helensvale home when moving from Pacific Pines, in the northern part of the Gold Coast. 
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Sally and Kieran were both born and bred Helensvale, having met at the local high scool.
The couple have renovated the property which features two residences and a swimming pool.
The main home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms and is wrapped in verandahs.
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Set separately on the 4,000 sqm parcel is an impressive home gym and office, which also features self-contained guest accomodation.
Harcourts Pacific Pines agent Julian Porter is marketing the home.
He told the local paper they have invested a lot of money into the extensive renovations over the last few years.
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The couple own two other properties in the Gold Coast.
Their first purchase before they wed in 2010 was a duplex in Oxenford, one suburb inland from Helensvale, which cost $300,000 in 2008.
They also own a home at Parkwood, near Southport, which has been a $575 a week rental.
They paid $435,000 in 2012, shortly before winning gold in the 100m hurdles at the London Olympics.
 
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Olympic champion Sally Pearson lists Gold Coast home

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The golden couple of the pool, Mitch Larkin and Emily Seebohm, have dived into home ownership together.
The backstroking power-couple - who've been dating since 2015 - have settled on home together, which of course comes complete with a pool.
The world champion swimmers have paid $1,375,000 for a luxury home in Hendra on the outskirts of Brisbane.
The home, set behind a 400 year old imported front door, was built three years ago.
Spanning two levels, the home has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a home office, cinema room with wet bar and a 400 bottle wine cellar.
A north facing entertaining area complete with outdoor kitchen overlooks the landscaped gardens and in-ground pool.  
The home was only on the market for one day through Ray White Albion before the duo snapped it up.
Seebohm hasn't moved far, having been based in Hendra since 2012.
She paid $570,000 for her three bedroom home, months before she won silver in the London Olympic Games in the 100 metre backstroke. 
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Golden couple Mitch Larkin and Emily Seebohm splash out on Brisbane home

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Olympians are lining up to secure property gold across the country from their auction listings.
Mark Turnbull, the Sydney 2000 sailing gold medallist, has his Gardenvale home listed for late August auction through hockingstuart agent Peter Kennett.
Turnbull — who won the 470 Class event at the Sydney 2000 Games — has $2 million plus hopes for the <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-vic-gardenvale-123241858" target="_blank">four bedroom contemporary home</a> (above).
It was built four years ago for his family who will be upsizing in the area where the Olympian grew up.
James Stewart, who competed at the 1996, 2000 and 2004 Olympics in rowing, is selling his Mosman home in Sydney.
The renovated three-bedroom <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-mosman-123313522" target="_blank">1910 Federation Ourimbah Road semi </a>(below) is listed with LJ Hooker agent Cameron Scott.
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Elsewhere in Mosman, the Olympic fast man Matt Shirvington and wife, Jessica have relisted their Mosman home for a third marketing campaign.
The updated 1897 Federation home is offered through McGrath's Michael Coombs with a $4.3 million to $4.6 million price guidance.
Shirvo, known as the second fastest Australian sprinter of all time, paid $2.5 million in 2008, the year he retired as a professional athlete.
Shirvington is currently a sports presenter on Fox Sports NRL coverage. 
Other former Olympians have turned their drive to selling property as estate agents. 
The water polo player Gail Miller, who secured gold in 2000, has joined a Brisbane agency.
She holds a property economics degree from QUT.
“Every time the next Olympics comes around you do start to reminisce about those times and memories,” she told The Courier Mail.
“In one sense it feels like yesterday and in another it feels like a lifetime ago.
“It sets the path to the rest of your life, you can do whatever it is you want.”
In Sydney's east Carl Wilson, who swam at the 1988 Seoul games, sold an investment property of the Sydney Swans captain Kieren Jack recently for $1,815,000.
 
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