Monarch Residences
This unique site brings together a significant heritage place, prime river frontage, and expansive city views within a generous garden setting. The design for Monarch Residences is grounded in the site’s natural qualities, envisioning a restored landscape that reconnects the river’s edge with the heritage fig trees along Coronation Drive. Within this revitalised garden, two residential towers are carefully positioned to frame and celebrate the historic Middenbury House.
The residential towers take their cue from the proportions of Middenbury House. Early studies translated the house’s footprint into a collection of smaller building volumes, creating a village-like composition rather than a single dominant mass. Each of the sculpted towers is positioned to optimise river and city views while reducing exposure to the western sun. Their forms follow the riverbank’s natural topography, resulting in a massing strategy that is contextually responsive and ensures generous access to light and outlook.
- Traditional Custodians The Turrbal and Yuggera people of Meanjin
- Location Toowong QLD
- Client Consolidated Properties Group
- Collaborators Cottee Parker
- Status Construction
- Levels 15 floors
- Floor area 30,220m2
By reinstating the landscape and establishing connections through the site, the design responds to history, the natural setting and is mindful of amenity for a thriving lifestyle.
The apartment facades are shrouded by a veil of fine steel rods arranged in curved profiles to provide both protection and outlook. This veil with its subtle curves draws on inspiration from the riverbank whilst also evoking the feeling of the home verandah.
