| Location | 495 Adelaide Street, Brisbane, Queensland |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 27°27′44.32″S 153°01′56.71″E |
| Construction start date | Early 2009 |
| Est completion | officially opened 20 November 2011 |
| Opening date | Early 2012[1] |
| Roof | 251 m (823 ft)[2] |
| Floor count | 74 |
| Developer | Meriton |
| Main contractor | Meriton |
| Architect | DBI Design |
| Cost | $900 million (AUD) |
Soleil Meriton is a residential skyscraper located at 495 Adelaide Street, in Brisbane, Queensland, Queensland's capital city. Construction began in early 2009, with the building officially ready in 2011. At 251 metres (823 ft)[3], it was Brisbane's tallest building until 2013 when Infinity Tower (262 metres (860 ft)) overtook it.
At 68 floors, Soleil contains 25 floors of serviced apartments and 43 floors of private residential apartments. In total there are 464 apartments.[4] There is no penthouse in the building.[5] The serviced apartments, which includes 50 apartments in the top nine levels, are owned by Meriton.[5]
It is situated on a relatively small 1,500-square metre (16,000-square foot) corner site with rear access from Arch Lane. The slender building houses 10 levels of carpark which required one of the biggest excavations in Brisbane's history.[6] Retail space for cafes and restaurants is provided across three levels.[6]
The first building design for the site was rejected by the Brisbane City Council. This design was described as appalling and raised traffic congestion impacts.[6] In late June 2008 a new design was submitted to the council and approved.
The building was officially opened by former Queensland Premier, Anna Bligh and Meriton boss, Harry Triguboff on 20 September 2011 but it was completed in early 2012.[1] Starting at the first floor tenants began moving in as floors were completed.[5]
See also
References
- ^ "Opening of Brisbane’s Tallest Tower the Height Of Success". Meriton. 21 September 2011. Archived from the original on 4 December 2011. Retrieved 22 December 2011.
- ^ "Soleil". Emporis. Archived from the original on 22 January 2013. Retrieved 2009-11-08.
- ^ "www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/meriton-billionaire-bided-his-time-now-he-plans-to-hit-brisbane-s-height-ceiling-20240109-p5ew3t.html"
- ^ Michelle Hele (17 March 2011). "Infinity and Soleil towers defy global financial crisis and its fallout, rising above Brisbane city". The Courier-Mail. Queensland Newspapers. Archived Sep 10, 2012 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
- ^ Marissa Calligeros (24 July 2012). "Inside Brisbane's tallest towers". Brisbane Times. Fairfax Media. Archived July 3, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 24 July 2012.
- ^ Shannon Molloy and Georgina Robinson (4 July 2008). "'Appalling' skyscraper now 'slim and elegant'". Brisbane Times. Fairfax Media. Archived Jan 25, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 6 September 2010.
External links
- Soleil Brisbane at Meriton (official site)
- Soleil at Skyscraperpage.com