Plans for an urban jungle to be crowned the world’s greenest residential building have been revived in one of the nation’s fastest growing cities.
Developer Aria Property Group has resubmitted its application for the South Brisbane ‘Urban Forest’ tower, three years after initially seeking to build a 34-level building that was later scaled back to 20 levels.
They have filed again with the Brisbane City Council, seeking to go back up to 30 levels.
An artist’s impression of Aria Property’s ‘Urban Forest’ residential development proposed for South Brisbane.
Proposed are 321 one, two, three, four and five-bedroom apartments, under a full rooftop amenity level.
With 827 trees, 27,000 plants, and a design straight out of an eco-dream, this future icon is gunning for the title of the world’s greenest residential building — offering a lush, sustainable lifestyle in the city’s heart.
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As Brisbane gears up for the 2032 Olympics, Aria’s ambitious vision is set to put the city on the map, ready to rival green heavyweights like Singapore.
An artist’s impression of Aria Property’s ‘Urban Forest’, which is gunning to become the world’s greenest building.
Aria development director Michael Hurley said ‘Urban Forest’ was more than just a green gimmick, but a blueprint for the future of sustainable living in Brisbane.
“In time, we want Brisbane to be mentioned in the same breath as Singapore as a global leader in green buildings and sustainability,” Mr Hurley said.
“As we lead towards the 2032 Olympics, Brisbane should be embracing more green and sustainable towers that will put our city on an international standing.”
Aria Property Group has revived its plans for ‘Urban Forest’ in South Brisbane. Image supplied.
Urban Forest will feature sprawling public park spaces, over 3,000 sqm of communal recreation areas, and cross-ventilated apartments with oversized balconies, making it one of the most liveable buildings in Australia.
Add to that a full EV-ready infrastructure, and you’ve got a development that’s as forward-thinking as it is eco-friendly.
The iconic design was inspired by the Bosco Verticale in Milan Italy.
Aria’s proposal includes a public park beneath the building, complete with a stage, outdoor classrooms, amphitheatre, event space, and an Information Centre.
An artist’s impression of the rooftop of Aria Property Group’s proposed ‘Urban Forest’. Image supplied.
Aria design manager Simon Maurice said Urban Forest would “celebrate Brisbane’s sub-tropical climate” and bring the traditional backyard experience into each apartment.
“Cities like Singapore have been the international benchmark for green urban centres and sustainable architecture,” Mr Maurice said.
“Targeting up to 200 per cent of site area covered by foliage, which Urban Forest hopes to exceed.
“The Information Centre will be a unique focal point for the public with the ability to provide education on tree species, biodiversity, design and maintenance of the building.”
Urban Forest has been designed by Koichi Takada, a prominent figure both nationally and internationally via signature projects in Tokyo, Shanghai, Los Angeles, Mexico City and Doha. Image supplied.
Urban Forest has been designed by Koichi Takada, a prominent figure both nationally and internationally via signature projects in Tokyo, Shanghai, Los Angeles, Mexico City and Doha, as well as Aria’s recently completed Upper House — the tallest building in South Brisbane.
Aria Property Group is renowned for its world-class developments, adding three sustainable towers to Brisbane’s skyline in 2023 — each featuring EV-ready carparks and solar panels.
With a track record of public realm initiatives like the Fish Lane Arts Precinct, Aria continues to lead in sustainable design, winning multiple UDIA awards and international recognition for its Upper House development.
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