The Riparian Plaza is a familiar sight to any Brisbane local as the 53 storey building sits in the heart of the city, making the skyscraper an integral part of Brisbane’s stunning city skyline. Made up of 11 levels of car park, 25 commercial levels, and 12 levels of residential real estate, Riparian Plaza sits right next to the Brisbane River on Eagle Street.

Boasting panoramic views of Brisbane city and the surrounding bay region, this gorgeous skyscraper is home to some of the most sought-after residential apartments in Brisbane. Once you take a look at some of the high-end properties with their uncompromising quality, breathtaking vistas and timeless architecture you’ll understand why buyers and investors flock from all over the globe for a chance to purchase one of these illustrious apartments.

Here at Hutton & Hutton, we love some fun facts. So, here are a few things you might not have known about Riparian Plaza.

It was the pride and joy of its architect Harry Seidler’s career

Celebrated Australian architect Harry Seidler designed the Riparian to be a building of significance to Brisbane’s skyline, and significant it was. The building set the benchmark for innovative architectural expression, environmental design, and construction engineering. Seidler finished the building in 2005, and said of it;

“Riparian Plaza will be a landmark for Brisbane for decades to come. Riparian Plaza is the jewel in the crown for the location. It is simply one of the best buildings I have ever designed,”

Riparian Plaza was the last major project Seidler designed.

Prior to its construction, Brisbane hadn’t seen new office spaces built in more than a decade

Riparian Plaza brought much-needed premium office space to the city, and each floor was quickly occupied by growing organisations.

The building has earned quite a few awards in its time

In 2007, the Riparian Plaza was awarded the Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) National Award for Commercial Architecture, and in 2008 it won Property Council of Australia Award for Mixed Use Development and Rider Levett Bucknall/Property Council of Australia Award (Overall Winner).

Riparian Plaza offers tenants a lifestyle like no other

Not only do you wake up every morning to unparalleled views, but you are also footsteps from Brisbane’s CBD. Everything you could possibly need is either in the building or a mere stone’s throw away. Riparian Plaza features;

  •  A pool, spa, and sauna for when you need to wind down
  • Private gymnasium for your personal use
  • Renowned Asian fusion restaurant Madam Wu’s and bespoke steak house Kingsley’s Brisbane right beneath your residence
  • The Riverbar, a popular Brisbane hotspot to grab drinks after work and welcome in the weekend

When everything you could ever dream of is right at your fingertips, you’ll understand why Riparian Plaza is amongst Brisbane city’s most prestigious, premium real estate.