The city of Brisbane continues to undergo exciting urban development in the lead-up to hosting the Olympic Games in 2032. As this river city sees new commercial and residential projects emerging to meet the demand of a growing population, 480 Queen Street is one of the city’s most premium office towers.
A recent high-profile tenant is Herbert Smith Freehills, which now occupies the top four levels of the building. Brisbane office Managing Partner Michael Back states that the move is intended to support the firm’s growth in the Brisbane and Asia Pacific markets over the next decade, providing an innovative and connected environment for clients and staff to enjoy.
480 Queen Street was selected by the firm for a multitude of reasons, including its prime position within Brisbane’s golden triangle and the beautiful views of the Brisbane River. Developed and constructed by Grocon in partnership with DEXUS Property Group, the building is host to outstanding amenities, world-class restaurants and cafes, a market-leading commuter centre, and a spectacular rooftop entertaining area.
The building’s other traits? With a 6-star Green Star Design rating and a 5-star NABERS energy rating, it’s now a market leader in sustainability.
Corian® Applications
Corian® takes pride of place in bringing this luxury commercial building to life. Used to create a truly unique staircase centrepiece, the Corian® -clad staircase enjoys a greenwall reveal that spans four floors. Here, Corian® takes centre stage, drawing the eye of visitors and daily users against the lush indoor plant backdrop.
Designed by Hassell with fabrication by Arden Architectural Staircases, the choice of Corian® Colour Cameo White (B) provides a sleek, smooth finish that’s right at home amongst the premium multi-story office tower.
The design impact of the Corian® -clad staircase is noted as a part of the overall building aesthetic by Kerry Heilbronn, Herbert Smith Freehills partner and Chair of the Brisbane Premises Steering Committee.
‘480 Queen Street is a world-class building in so many respects – there is truly nothing like it in Brisbane, and it will be a wonderful place for our staff and clients to work together. Being able to offer our staff an exceptional working environment will help us achieve our aim of attracting and retaining the very best people. Clients will also benefit from our new environment with our client space which offers state-of-the-art technology to ensure we can effectively connect and collaborate with them,’ he said.
The Green Star rating system
480 Queen Street enjoys a 6-star Green Star rating as recognised by Green Building Council Australia. A Green Star assesses the sustainability outcomes from the design and construction of new buildings or major refurbishments across nine holistic impact categories.
The use of Corian® positively contributed to this sustainable build, with the materials in line with their ten-year sustainability plans. To learn more about how Corian® can make a difference in material sustainability, read about our sustainability commitment.
