A major new development is underway in Brisbane’s James Street precinct, with James Place set to become a significant addition to the area’s evolving urban landscape.
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Located at 75–85 James Street, the six-storey mixed-use project brings together commercial, retail, hospitality, and wellness spaces under one coordinated architectural vision.
Designed by Richards & Spence and delivered by developer Forme, the precinct will include over 8,700 square metres of space, including boutique retail outlets, high-end restaurants, office tenancies, and a rooftop venue offering views across the city skyline.
A key feature of the development is its central, open-air plaza—an internal focal point intended to support public engagement and circulation through the site.
Rather than a standalone project, James Place is conceived as an extension of the existing character of James Street. Its dual frontages and landscaped laneways aim to encourage pedestrian movement and exploration, while the architecture continues the area’s established material and design language. Forme has signalled an intention to remain involved in managing the James Place precinct post-completion, with a focus on maintaining a curated mix of tenants.
The site has already begun to attract attention from national brands across both the retail and commercial sectors. With construction led by Graya now in progress, James Place is expected to be completed by late 2026.
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This latest project adds to Forme’s growing portfolio of high-profile developments, which includes award-winning residential buildings in Burleigh Heads and a new mixed-use building soon to rise in Teneriffe.
In each case, the developer has focused on delivering smaller-scale, design-led projects that engage directly with their surrounding neighbourhoods—an approach clearly continuing at James Street.
Published 9-June-2025
