Skyline Apartments

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Skyline Apartments
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Skyline Apartments
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeResidential
Location30 Macrossan Street
Brisbane, Queensland
Coordinates 27°27′47″S153°01′58″E / 27.462942°S 153.032711°E / -27.462942; 153.032711
Construction startedJuly 2005 [1]
Completed2007
OpeningNovember 2007
Height
Roof150.0 m (492.1 ft) [2]
Technical details
Floor count47 [2]
Design and construction
Architect(s) Nettleton Tribe [2]
DeveloperSeymour Group/ Ariadne Property
Structural engineerRobert Bird Group
Main contractor Watpac Construction [1]

Skyline Apartments is a skyscraper in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia located in the CBD residential precinct known as Petrie Bight. Upon completion it was the third tallest residential building in Brisbane. [3]

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The 2,631 m2 site was formerly home to the 4BC Radio Studios, and is located on the Brisbane River in close proximity to the Story Bridge. [4] The upper levels of the tower boast spectaculars views down both reaches of the Brisbane River.

The building contains 192 residential apartments, including two 2-level penthouse apartments. It is designed by Brisbane-based nettletontribe architects. [2] Uniquely for a CBD building, the complex also includes tennis court as well as a gym, steam room and heated pool. [2]

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