A $300 million A-grade office tower has been approved for Fortitude Valley, with the 16-storey project at 88 Robertson Street planned as a workplace with integrated hospitality, wellness and retail space.
Approval And Planning Details
The development application is listed as a Material Change of Use application for 88 Robertson Street, with approved uses including office and a food and drink outlet, alongside other components shown in the application record.
The application was submitted on 20 December 2024 and was decided on 19 December 2025. Public notification ran from 9 June 2025 to 1 July 2025, according to the application timeline.
Building Size And Key Inclusions
Plans outline a 16-storey tower delivering about 17,000 sq m of boutique commercial office space. Inclusions described across the sources include premium end-of-trip facilities, two levels of wellness-focused tenancies, and winter rooms.
A rooftop restaurant and event space with city views is also part of the design, alongside ground-level retail and a laneway connection into the wider James Street precinct.
Design Team And Landscape Approach
The building is designed by Cox Architecture, with Arcadia involved on landscape design and PPA on town planning. Aegis has been appointed as lead leasing agent.
Landscape details described include vertical greenery and cascading planters along the podium and tower facades, with elevated gardens intended to support biodiversity. The design material also references views towards Mt Coot-tha.
Sustainability Targets And Tenant Interest
Sustainability targets cited include a 5-star Green Star rating and 5.5-star NABERS energy rating, with EV charging infrastructure included.
The developer has also flagged the project as the only A-grade office building due to rise in inner Brisbane before 2028, positioning it for demand in a market described as undersupplied.
Timing And Next Steps
Construction is expected to start in mid-2026, with completion forecast for mid-2028. The project is set within Fortitude Valley’s James Street precinct and is intended to provide new office supply outside the CBD.
Published 24-Dec-2025