This is Lexicon Apartments

Currently U/C in the CBD on the cnr of Ann & Wharf Streets.

24 levels / 82 metres

I really like it, I will have to go past and get some pics. Anyone got any?

http://www.lexiconapartments.com.au/Images/LexiconBulding.gif

Yeah, its not tall, but when you see the size of the block of land it is on, it is. It is a tower to fill a whole. That corner is a bit bland!

ha just noticed the cars in the picutre. a merc, porche and i think a BMW or Sarb. obviously the developers think its going to a upper class building. does anyone know if theres going to a cafe or some form of retail in the podium section

This building is a bit different in that all the parking is underground and there are 3 floors of Office space and one floor of commercial so realy its a mixed use tower.

jt

That site used to be the brisbane tavern, which was a pretty crappy pub, but I think they used it as training for hospitality students. The tavern will go back in as a tenant.....I think it will be over 2 storeys:cheers:

I don't mind the development.......it is not a standout site, or an outstanding design, but it will make good infill:)

I think we'll see the same sort of development at that other corner shopping centre further down Wharf St.

:) Not so bad. A little like Grosvenor Apartments on the other side of town in its design.

Glass enclosed balconies always fair better than multitudes of heavy concrete ones jutting out all over a structure. An extensive use of glass at the base too, wrapping around the retail and commercial levels.

How far into construction is it and does anyone know who the developer is? (the Lexicon web site makes no indication. The anticpated views on the site are out of date as well :( ).

......http://www.lexiconapartments.com.au/Images/LocationMap.gif

simple but nice

Apartments apparently 100% SOLD OUT. ; direct from the agent's mouth.

thats great.. dont see many apartment buildings fully sold out before they have completed construction

I think Willahra Tower sold out before construction.

Still wondering how far into construction is it and who the actual developer is? As previously stated, the Lexicon web site makes no indication.

Brands Construction I think are building it, they also did Waterfront Place and Dockside Apartments, aswell as the Brisbane Transit Centre.

Originally posted by museumb
Still wondering how far into construction is it and who the actual developer is? As previously stated, the Lexicon web site makes no indication.
Museumb, the lift core is roughly 2-3 stories above ground. I will see if I can get some photos.

brizzychris when are you posting all your construction pics you said you would ?

don't worry i just looked at them through the link
nice pics, even though i didnt know what most the towers were, the financial district is dead

Originally posted by Dorgey
thats great.. dont see many apartment buildings fully sold out before they have completed construction

According to Devine, Casino Towers is fully sold and construction is just about to commence.

Originally posted by brissyThomas
I think Willahra Tower sold out before construction.

So why are they still advertising it in The Courier Mail weekend real estate liftout?

well they actually have sold all the casino towers apartments, they have just got all the deposits.. and its very common for people to pull out.

Purchasers often pull out due to a number of reasons.

Casino towers, along with The Georgian is being advertised the Sydney Morning Herald's real estate supplements and other publications at the moment. There was somebody in Chinatown handing out Georgian flyers in Chinese last Saturday (grabbed a couple as collectors items :) ).

The Lexicon's web site is still offering info. kits. When I applied i received an email message informing me of the situation. The web site is still taking "expressions of interest", so you go down onto the inevtable waiting list.

Looking forward to some construction pics :okay: .

for a gap filler this is a very impressive building, simple but affective. a good size for the edge of the CBD

i like it! its a nice simple residential tower on corner site! its definately not an ugly bldg!
cheers:D

Originally posted by chrisaus
don't worry i just looked at them through the link
nice pics, even though i didnt know what most the towers were, the financial district is dead
It's always quiet on Saturday.

http://www.realestate.com.au/objects/props/7746/1497746ml1034202446.jpg
Lexicon is the crane in the middle.

jt

Hasn't it progressed more than that tho? How long since that was taken?

No thats very recent - look at the purple Jacarandas in bloom!

jt

Yeah, the Lexicon lift core is only about 3 stories high.

Ok well seeing as though we are taking the Jacaranda being in bloom an indicator, it must be recent.:?

I think a better indication of date is that you can see 3 white cars on the road. ;) :D

Also, this pic is good to see the progress on St John's Cathedral.

Originally posted by brissyThomas
Ok well seeing as though we are taking the Jacaranda being in bloom an indicator, it must be recent.:?
Ayep! Any one who's been to university in Brisbane can tell you - when the jacarandas bloom, it's time to panic about end of year exams. They bloom mid-October, hence verifying the recent-ness of the photo.

Originally posted by Kas

Ayep! Any one who's been to university in Brisbane can tell you - when the jacarandas bloom, it's time to panic about end of year exams. They bloom mid-October, hence verifying the recent-ness of the photo.

Well I apologize Kas but I don't go to Uni I go to TAFE.

Anyway what is that building next to the Church in the pic. Sinclair Merz or something. Its really small, but I suppose its next to the church.

whats the building UC on Elizabeth street i think it is. i was just driving past and saw the lift core. see i dont know where any of brissies buildings are been built

If it was the financial part of town it would have been Riparian.

jt

Wow we haven't talked about Lexicon Apartments for a while. Anyway was around there on the weekend and took a pic. Its taking oh so long to get up!

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid49/p3057a31f9dc9bdc5eceac0e2f6323d7f/fcb11112.jpg

Good work, its the one tower I always forget about when do photo updates.

its an easy tower to forget

I completely forgot about it too until I drove past in the early hours of sunday morning.
Can somebody tell me how high above sea level the site is?

Construction pics 05 April 2003

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid58/p0601e001c97dcfb75e032392623c3d6a/fc648a4f.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid58/p036ce1198ccfef192f32684ecc6e5d04/fc648a4b.jpg

http://www.realestate.com.au/objects/props/8543/1688543cl1051145864.jpg

Went past last night, it was very dark but by what I could see, it was about 3 to 5 stories already.

Taken today, 13 July

http://home.iprimus.com.au/sdlennon/lexicon1307031.JPG

What is the latest status on this simple but nicly designed structure? I imagine it has had at least 3 more floor pours since the last construction pic post by brissyThomas.

Above its 3 level (?) base, i count in the last construction pic, 10 levels. If it is a 24 level tower, that of course meant 11 levels to go.

yes mb, it's going very well. i'll count it them for you tomorrow.

http://loa.ausgamers.com/Images/lexicon.jpg

Great picture Dorigen. Good to see we have another Brisbane photographer!

Originally posted by oztraelian
yes mb, it's going very well. i'll count it them for you tomorrow. You fibber you LOL :laugh: - It's now 3 days later after your promise of counting them the next day.

A reminder of the render of Lexicon @82m:

http://www.lexiconapartments.com.au/Images/LexiconBulding.gif

...and after Dorgen's last pic post, it is now up to level 18, with another 6 concrete pours to reach the top floor @ level 24. Then there is the top of roof level @ its crown reaching its full height of 82m.

yes mb, i'm bad. However, dorigen beat me to an update. And his picture made my floor count kinda redundant.

Incidently, I swear I'll meet you at circular quay tomorrow @ 10.30 sharp. Promise ;)

*Jerry Springer trailer trash guest's voice* "You bayd, you so bayd."

No excuses ozzy - like the dog chewed up my assignment. :nono: :no:

mb :)

http://preview.raywhite.com/objects/props/3787/1983787ml1061280684.jpg

Getting up there.
jt

Taken today, 6 September 2003

http://home.iprimus.com.au/sdlennon/lexicon0609032.jpg

The core box has been removed, so it looks like its getting very close to topping out.

It looks thinner than I expected.
Not much height, and not that spectacular. Just a gap filler.

Yep its a lot smaller than I was expecting too. Suncorp Centre, even though its around the same height still looks much bigger. Ho hum, if Im around the city I'll get a pic on the weekend :(

It has topped out.
It has been for a while ( a week or so ).

Now they just need to paint it.

The crane has been pulled down now.

The facade on the podium levels are beginning tobe put in.

It still needs a lick of paint though.

It remindes me of a piece of furnature - like an antique bookshelf.

jt

Photos taken today.

http://members.optusnet.com.au/johnthay3/7declexicon1.JPG

The detailing at the top of the podium matches some of the nearby buildings.

http://members.optusnet.com.au/johnthay3/7declexicon2.JPG

When I first looked into this project I thought it was going to be pretty ordinary, after seeing the completed (well, not yet painted) pics I haven't really changed my opinion. It looks a tiny bit better then I had imagined, but still pretty ordinary really.

Why I've always liked this design is its use of the cornice i.e. the detailed edges running the length. Not many new structures apply it anymore. Gives it what JayT might call the 'antique furniture look'.

Now they just need to 'paint it up'!

The podium facade looks like its going to out quite nicely.

The construction workers were busy today, back from holidays, they were working on the podium, which made the traffic on Ann Street pretty conjested!

Its been a while since I have been to this part of the city. Does anyone know if it is complete?

When i last passed by they were still working on it. I doubt they've completed the painting yet.

Should'nt this be in the completed section?

Nope.
They still need to paint it and they still need to finish the podium.

It looks as if there will be a restaraunt / cafe / bar type use on the lower levels with a car park above that.

i reckon another month or two for paint job and then its complete!

Is this one finished yet? It must almost be fully painted by now?

Most of it is painted but it doesnt look finished yet, its a bland yellow/beige colour :(

They also look to be almost finished the street level entrance and repaving of footpaths.

A brochure in the City News this week is advertising Lexicon as a hotel with serviced apartments. Its operated by the Oaks Group (www.theoaksgroup.com.au).

I wonder whether this covers the entire building or whether it is similar to Panorama Sky which is proposed part hotel and part normal apartments.

The painting looks much nicer now I think. They still have plastic wraps on the balconys, but its looking pretty close to complete now.

Here is a question:-

What do you think is going in the bottom two floors? I can tell that floors 2 and 3 will be some sort of office, but I am unsre about Ground and 1. Does anyone know?

I thought that the Brisbane Tavern was going back in there, could be wrong tho...

Some shots of Lexicon taken today.

http://img68.photobucket.com/albums/v206/Ausilencer/Img_0345.jpg
http://img68.photobucket.com/albums/v206/Ausilencer/Img_0346.jpg
http://img68.photobucket.com/albums/v206/Ausilencer/Img_0347.jpg
http://img68.photobucket.com/albums/v206/Ausilencer/Img_0348.jpg

This one looks complete to me! There are curtains up in the apartments, and work equipment has been moved away from the base.
Its ok I spose!

that yellow mustardy colour is total shit : and i couldn't believe the huge expanse of glass on the western facade of this building : absolutely no attempt at suncontrols which means absolutely no concern about the environment and increased aircon loads ! and absolutely no concern for environmentally sustainable design for our future kids : these sorts of projects that still get built continue to piss me and SHOULD piss alot more people off

and i couldn't believe the huge expanse of glass on the western facade of this building : absolutely no attempt at suncontrols which means absolutely no concern about the environment and increased aircon loads ! and absolutely no concern for environmentally sustainable design for our future kids : these sorts of projects that still get built continue to piss me and SHOULD piss alot more people off

Does the western facade not appear in any pics in this thread? Because from what I can see virtually all the windows are behind balconies (suncontrol). And I'm not thinking there's going to be alot of glass on the sides facing other buildings, as the view isn't great.

The glass in the podium won't see the sun in the mornings or afternoons a hell of alot anyway, since it's down near street level.

Something like Q1, has alot of glass. This seems to have a very small amount incomparison to most projects.