Don O'Rorke's Cons Prop unveils Newstead riverfront apartment plans
Consolidated Properties Group (CPG) has revealed plans for a new residential development on one of the last remaining direct riverfront sites in Newstead.
The Skyring Terrace project will comprise 235 premium apartments in a 25-storey tower with Moreton Island views, accompanied by a small four-storey riverfront building of just 12 ultra-luxury residences.
Award-winning architecture firm Woods Bagot was inspired by the great classical buildings of Brisbane. CPG's long-term build partner, tier one construction firm Hutchinson Builders, will deliver the development.
CPG Chairman and CEO, Don O’Rorke said he's spent the last 10 years in their office looking next door to Customs House and thinking, 'imagine if we could build something like that.'
“We want this building to be considered one of Brisbane’s best in 100 years," O'Rorke says.
"I want my great, great grandchildren to be proud say that we built this. “
Woods Bagot Principal, David Lee said the design of the building is "elegant, confident, and timeliness."
“When Consolidated Properties Group approached us, we knew this site demanded something notable. It’s an iconic building that marks the entry to the vibrant Newstead riverside community," Lee said.
"Classical motifs are reinterpreted and abstracted to create a modern aesthetic on key architectural elements, like the slab edges, columns and balustrade.”
CPG’s Head of Residential, James MacGinley said Woods Bagot have created a modern classic.
"From the bullnose brick columns to the sandstone flagstones everything has been selected to last a lifetime. Too often, contemporary design relies on modern façade materials to create architectural interest. But people forget that those modern materials fade over time while stone and brick last forever.”
Positioned to capture panoramic vistas north across the river to Hamilton Hill, the project’s front-row location offers uninterrupted, never-to-be-built-out views - a rarity in Brisbane’s tightly held riverfront landscape.
MacGinley said the apartment layouts embrace the perfect north east aspect of the site.
"More than 75 of the apartments have a river view which is an incredible design achievement from the Woods Bagot team.”
The development forms part of CPG’s riverfront collection including Monarch Residences at Toowong, and a new 25-storey development at Yeerongpilly.
Hutchinson Builders are expected to commence in 2026, with apartment sales launching early next year.
Joel Robinson
Joel Robinson is the Editor in Chief at Apartments.com.au, where he leads the editorial team and oversees the country’s most comprehensive news coverage dedicated to the off the plan property market. With more than a decade of experience in residential real estate journalism, Joel brings deep insight into Australia’s evolving development landscape.
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