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All Hallows’ School Lodges Plans for New Examination Centre

All Hallows’ School is set for a significant expansion, with a proposal for a new examination centre and updated car parking arrangements. The project aims to enhance the school’s education facilities by extending an existing school building while maintaining its current maximum height.

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Designed by Deicke Richards Architects, the proposed development (A006716180) will see the removal of the existing childcare centre and existing car parking on Level 2 to make way for the new examination centre. To compensate for the lost parking, additional spaces will be created elsewhere on the site.

Development Details

Proposed site plan of examination hall (Photo credit: Deicke Richards Architects/Brisbane PD Online)

The project will include a 330 sqm expansion to accommodate a new examination centre. Additionally, a 270 sqm expansion will be designated for a new car parking area. Near the entrance, nine new car park spaces will be introduced, while 12 existing car park spaces on Level 2 will be removed.

Photo credit: All Hallows’ School/Google Maps

Demolition work will involve the removal of the existing entryway, the wall between the childcare centre and car park, internal partitions, plumbing, and fixtures. External glass screens and balustrades on the Ivory Street/Boundary Street facade will also be taken down, along with modifications to the Boundary Street elevation.

Planners have stated that the new school building has been designed to ensure compatibility with the surrounding residential area. They noted that a significant portion of the lower level of the building would be cut into the allotment within the Residential Zone, minimising its bulk and scale.

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About All Hallows’ School

All Hallows’ School is a leading Catholic independent school for girls from Year 5 to Year 12. The school, based in Brisbane City’s Ann Street, has been educating young women in the Mercy tradition since 1861, making it the oldest secondary school in Queensland.

The school ensures that students receive outstanding academic care through positive relationships that foster engagement, interpersonal connection, appropriate challenge, and achievement. Educators actively implement responsive practices, allowing them to analyse evidence of learning and adapt instructional strategies to meet each learner’s needs.

Published 28-March-2025

Illuminated Tower to Reshape Fortitude Valley Skyline

Photo Credit: DA A006612891

A dazzling new landmark is on the horizon for Fortitude Valley. Developers have submitted plans for an illuminated mixed-use tower to light up the inner-city skyline.

The proposed 28-storey development promises to transform a high-profile site on St Pauls Terrace, introducing a dynamic mix of residential, retail, and recreational spaces.

The ambitious project, put forth by a Brisbane-based entity with ties to Centennial Investments, envisions 164 apartments ranging from one to four bedrooms. Residents can access luxurious amenities, including a rooftop pool, gym, and dining areas. The ground floor will feature 415 square metres of retail space, adding vibrancy to the streetscape.

The design firm McFarland Architects, has crafted a striking curved structure enhanced by carefully planned illumination. This lighting scheme aims to highlight the building’s architecture and contribute to Brisbane’s “City of Lights” strategy, which seeks to foster a thriving nighttime economy.

The development’s scale and design have been meticulously considered to create an engaging public realm. Arched forms frame the podium, while a landscaped awning separates it from the tower. The project will also incorporate nearly 500 square metres of publicly accessible open space, contributing to the area’s walkability and vibrancy.

In 2020, the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland acquired the site for $9.35 million. The new tower will replace an existing three-storey office building and car park if approved.

The planning report emphasises that the project’s design and land uses reflect a high-quality subtropical aesthetic appropriate for the site’s location. We anticipate the development establishing itself as a landmark at a crucial intersection between Fortitude Valley and Spring Hill, thereby augmenting the area’s appeal.

The project’s potential impact on the local landscape has drawn attention, but it’s important to note that the political aspects of the development have received less attention.

The tower’s anticipated architectural and economic benefits to Fortitude Valley remain the main focus.

Published Date 23-September-2024

Proposed Development to Reactivate Fortitude Valley’s Iconic Jubilee Hotel Precinct

A new development application has been lodged in a bid to rejuvenate the iconic Jubilee Hotel precinct in Fortitude Valley.

The proposal submitted by Jubilee Project (Qld) Pty Ltd involves construction of a 14-storey retail building and a 250-square-metre plaza accessible from St Pauls Terrace. The public plaza would unite the different spaces and distinctive buildings at the corner of St Pauls Terrace and Constance Street.

Central to the design is the heritage icon Jubilee Hotel, which will be retained and rejuvenated.

Ground floor plan of the proposed Jubilee Precinct (Photo credit: edqdad.dsdip.qld.gov.au)

Public Plaza

The plan for the public plaza includes a laneway connection to the Jubilee Hotel and the famous hotel beer garden. The plaza will be designed with an engaging landscaped space linking restaurants and other commercial spaces. The hotel beer garden will also be redeveloped as part of the proposed plan.

Approximately 18,166 square metres of commercial floor space, 91 carparks and club facilities will be included in the plan. Designers are using a distinctive cantilevered structure to remain respectful and sensitive to the heritage building on site. Since the precinct will be built above the M7 Clem Jones Tunnel, the plan is to use lightweight steel diagrid to address the weight limits.

The Jubilee Precinct proposal is built around the idea of commercial land use diversification and innovation and will include a start-up hub in the lower levels.

Designers are also taking advantage of the location advantage of the Jubilee precinct. The site is easily accessible from the Fortitude Valley rail station and the future refurbished Exhibition Station, which will be part of the Cross River Rail line.

Learn more about the Development Application.