Peter Skinner responds to Timothy Moore’s article on the Queensland premier’s recent proposal for a new parliamentary precinct in Brisbane. http://bleuscape.com.au/blog/who-is-the-architect/ “Brisbane revitalized” indeed! More like a most miraculous resurrection. On 26 May, the Newman government pulled the plug on a $275 million government office building that was to house 2,200 public servants due to […]
Two sparkling, squat office towers glistening in the Queensland sun and a stupa descending towards a chamfered boardwalk abutting the Brisbane River – this was the image that Brisbanites woke up to on 29 May, 2012, when The Courier-Mail carried the announcement of a $6.4 billion plan for the CBD precinct between William, George and […]
Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has unveiled his plans for a city renaissance, starting with the city’s rundown government quarter. The Government plans to sell off several state owned buildings along George Street and William Street to the private sector. Buildings including the Executive Building will be demolished Selling off land and leasing back from private […]