Boutique apartment development planned for Leonard Avenue, Surfers Paradise
A new 12-storey residential tower has been proposed for a compact site in Surfers Paradise, adding to the precinct’s steady transformation with a design that emphasises boutique scale and coastal proximity.
Prominence Developments has lodged a development application for the project at 23 Leonard Avenue, with plans prepared by BDA Architecture. The proposal comprises 15 apartments across the 36.4-metre-tall building.
According to the Urban Design Report by BDA Architecture, the project “presents an exciting opportunity to create a boutique residential tower within the evolving precinct of Surfers Paradise,” with the building designed to complement the local skyline and maximise views of the Nerang River and coastline.
The apartment mix includes both two and three-bedroom configurations, each with expansive balconies designed as outdoor living rooms. The smaller number of apartments per floor is intended to create a sense of privacy and exclusivity.
“These spacious apartments are designed to accommodate a range of varying demographic, with an emphasis on maximizing natural ventilation and light,” BDA noted in their Design Report.
The podium levels incorporate car parking, 25 spaces in total including four visitor bays, while the ground plane is landscaped and elevated to provide shaded communal areas and a welcoming lobby.
Batten screening to the side boundaries helps direct apartment views toward the street while maintaining privacy for neighbouring dwellings.
The architectural intent also draws on local sub-tropical conditions, with emphasis on ventilation, solar access, and organic forms. Landscaping plays a strong role across the ground level and podium edges to soften the built form.
Positioned just a short walk from the beach, the site benefits from close access to public transport, including G:link light rail stations, and is near local parks, cafes, and the broader Surfers Paradise retail precinct. The site itself is flanked by low-rise apartments and residential dwellings, aligning with the City Plan’s intent to support increased density within the high-density residential zone.
