Living in the City: New Architecture from Brisbane and the Asia-Pacific

Overview

What will Brisbane look like in the near future? The many cranes currently littering the city's skyline will soon be replaced by new buildings — and what will they add to our architectural footprint?

Sure, you can simply wonder about the end result, or you can head to the Museum of Brisbane's latest exhibition for a sneak peek. Using models, plans and 3D renderings, Living in the city: New architecture from Brisbane and the Asia-Pacific provides a preview of the still-being-constructed places you're certain to frequent. If you're keen on an early glimpse of Coorparoo Square, the James Street Hotel or the Queensland State Velodrome — or luxurious private homes, too — here's your chance.

There's another part to the show's title, however, with grand designs from Brisbane's nine sister cities also featured. By casting its eyes over new developments in Auckland, Abu Dhabi and more, the architectural collection doesn't just ponder the south-east Queensland of tomorrow, but offers an insight into the emerging look of the Asia-Pacific region as well.

Image: Richard Kirk Architect, Courtyard Residence 2015, architectural illustration.