The Midtown Centre

The Midtown Centre is one of Brisbane’s most interesting and unique developments. In an Australian first, this project re-purposed two existing skyscrapers to become one. This complex engineering process has enormous environmental benefits, with 90% of the existing structure being reused leading to a lower carbon footprint and less pollution.

The two existing 20-storey towers, with a common 3-level podium, were re-purposed to achieve a through laneway, combined floor plate and extend to 26 stories. The completed development delivered retail tenancies off the new laneway and up to 42,000 square metres of A-grade commercial space.

Awards

Project Scope:

• Project Value: $175M
• Pre-purchase due diligence
• Civil & Structural Design

Key Challenges:

• Understanding of the existing structure
• Strengthening works to columns and core
• Complex existing podium with significant changes proposed
• Limited floor-to-floor heights requiring consideration of various options