Aurora
Identification
Aurora
Aurora 420 Queen Street
101905
Map
Structure in general
skyscraper
concrete
concrete
curtain wall
exposed structure
exposed structure
postmodern
Usage
residential
shop(s)
Facts
- Aurora Tower, once completed, will in fact now be Brisbane's tallest tower. It will surpass Riparian Plaza by a mere 4m.
- Planned to be Brisbane's tallest residential tower. At 67 levels this project is set to become a new landmark on the rapidly changing Brisbane skyline.
- The development will bring to life a site that has been left dormant for the last ten years and integrate the remaining heritage-listed facade into the new streetscape.
- Consideration has been taken into the planning to create a structure, while tall, will be quite slender. View corridors have been optimised around adjoining sites to ensure that all apartments will capture the elements of inner city living.
- Public spaces at ground level have been designed to respect the corner positioning to the site creating a 5.5m high free flowing foyer space with two primary entry points.
- Materials and detailing will respect the adjoining heritage-listed facade of the former Queensland Country Life Building. Apartments in the heritage facade will have their own street entrance and unique feel.
- The Podium Level will contain a dedicated area for relaxation and entertainment – with a 30m lap pool, gym and aerobics facilities, residents bar and cinema and an extensive landscaped entertainment area.
- Will feature "platinum residences", 2 storey glass enclosed sky apartments with unobstructed views of the city and beyond.
- Will be the first residential project in Australia to use iris-recognition technology, making the tower extremely secure.
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More InformationAwards
Emporis Skyscraper Award Year 2006
8th place
8th place
Technical Data
679.13 ft
679.13 ft
646.33 ft
69
2004
2006
5
$100,000,000
Involved Companies
Architect:
Also recorded for this building:
Elevator supplier, Client, Wind surveyor, Developer, Project management