Soleil (Brisbane)
Luxury residential skyscraper located at 495 Adelaide Street, Brisbane, Australia
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::summary Luxury residential skyscraper located at 495 Adelaide Street, Brisbane, Australia ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Meriton Soleil |
| image | [[File:Soleil, Brisbane, May 2013, 1.jpg |
| location | 495 Adelaide Street, Brisbane, Australia |
| coordinates | |
| map_type | Queensland |
| status | Complete |
| start_date | Early 2009 |
| est_completion | officially opened |
| opening | Early 2012 |
| building_type | Residential |
| roof | 243 m |
| floor_count | 74 |
| developer | Meriton |
| main_contractor | Meriton |
| architect | DBI Design |
| cost | $900 million (AUD) |
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| name = Meriton Soleil | image = [[File:Soleil, Brisbane, May 2013, 1.jpg|260px|Soleil, May 2013]] | location = 495 Adelaide Street, Brisbane, Australia | coordinates = | map_type = Queensland | status = Complete | start_date = Early 2009 | est_completion = officially opened | opening = Early 2012 | building_type = Residential | roof = 243 m | floor_count = 74 | developer = Meriton | main_contractor = Meriton | architect = DBI Design | cost = $900 million (AUD)
Soleil Meriton is a luxurious residential skyscraper located at 495 Adelaide Street, in Brisbane, Australia, Queensland's capital city. Construction began in early 2009, with the building officially ready in 2011. At 243 m, it was Brisbane's tallest building until 2013 when Infinity Tower (249 m) overtook it.
A 68 floor building, it contains 25 floors of serviced apartments and 43 floors of private residential apartments. In total there are 464 apartments. There is no penthouse in the building. The serviced apartments, which includes 50 apartments in the top nine levels, are owned by Meriton.
It is situated on a relatively small 1500 m2 corner site with rear access from Arch Lane. The slender building houses 10 levels of carpark which required one of the biggest excavations in Brisbane's history. Retail space for cafes and restaurants is provided across three levels.
The first building design for the site was rejected by the Brisbane City Council. This design was described as appalling and raised traffic congestion impacts. In late June 2008 a new design was submitted to the council and approved.
The building was officially opened by former Queensland Premier, Anna Bligh and Meriton boss, Harry Triguboff on 20 September 2011 but it was completed in early 2012. Starting at the first floor tenants began moving in as floors were completed.
References
References
- "Soleil". [[Emporis]].
- Michelle Hele. (17 March 2011). "Infinity and Soleil towers defy global financial crisis and its fallout, rising above Brisbane city". Queensland Newspapers.
- Marissa Calligeros. (24 July 2012). "Inside Brisbane's tallest towers". Fairfax Media.
- Shannon Molloy and Georgina Robinson. (4 July 2008). "'Appalling' skyscraper now 'slim and elegant'". Fairfax Media.
- (21 September 2011). "Opening of Brisbane’s Tallest Tower the Height Of Success". Meriton.
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