First look: Torre eyes sculpted mixed-use apartment tower for key Wynnum corner
A prominent corner in Wynnum’s central precinct could be reshaped under new plans from Torre Development, with a development application now with council for a sculptural eight-storey apartment building combining residential, office, and recreation uses.
Situated at 63 Bay Terrace, the 2,014 sqm site lies at the intersection with Charlotte Street, within the Wynnum-Manly Neighbourhood Plan’s Wynnum central business district sub-precinct. The proposal seeks to deliver 78 apartments above ground-floor non-residential tenancies, with architecture by Plus Studio.
The proposed building will be a mix of 58 two-bedroom and 20 three-bedroom apartments spread across seven residential levels, crowned by a 914 sqm communal rooftop terrace featuring a pool, gym, sauna, and private dining areas.
Ground level activation is a key aspect of the design, with 771 sqm of office and indoor sport and recreation space proposed to reinforce the area’s major centre designation. The site will also deliver improved pedestrian amenity via a recessed entry plaza on Bay Terrace and a landscaped public realm along Charlotte Street.
In their design report, Plus Studio described the form as “sculpted into a rhythmic wave, amplifying facade dynamism while merging interior life seamlessly with the city’s texture to evoke a fluid, immersive urban living experience”.
Vehicle access will be via Bay Terrace, with four basement levels accommodating 197 car spaces, including 177 for residents. Bicycle storage is also provided for 193 bikes.
The building’s architectural character is marked by curved balconies, horizontal banding at podium level, and lush greenery integrated throughout.
“Traditional developments in Wynnum typically feature above-ground car parking, a tiered 'wedding-cake' building form, no podium-level landscaping, and no rooftop amenities,” Mewing Planning noted in the DA, positioning this proposal as a departure from the norm.
The new development is Torre's second in the area, having recently completed Catalina, a more boutique building with 28 apartments.
There are only two new developments currently on the market in Wynnum: panorama on Bay Terrace and Adena Residences on Sorrento Street, the latter of which is nearing completion.
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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