Festival Towers is a skyscraper of apartment buildings located in
Brisbane
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, Australia. It is situated on the corner of
Albert
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and
Charlotte Streets. The tower has a modern green
facade with a vivid architectural stance.
Festival Tower consists of 41 floors of 401 apartments ranging from one to three bedrooms. The tower also contains a podium level for residents and guests equipped with a pool, a spa, lawn and a dining area. The cost of construction was $162 million.
The tower is located on the site where
Brisbane Festival Hall
Brisbane Festival Hall was an indoor arena located on the southern corner of Albert Street and Charlotte Street, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It operated from 1910 to 2003, before being demolished to make an apartment building.
History
T ...
once stood, and the many images in the foyer pay homage to artists who played there.
In 2007, under the managements of the Oaks Group, the majority of rental leases were converted to short-term accommodation stays, effectively forcing out hundreds of residents and converting the building into a hotel.
Subsequently, the building became a mix of owner-occupiers, corporate guests and permanent rentals.
See also
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List of skyscrapers in Brisbane
References
External links
Festival Towers homepageEmporis.com page on Festival TowersSSL Brisbane Skyscraper ForumSkyscraperPage
Skyscrapers in Brisbane
Residential buildings completed in 2006
Residential skyscrapers in Australia
Apartment buildings in Brisbane
Albert Street, Brisbane
Charlotte Street, Brisbane
Retail buildings in Queensland
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