Emporium Precinct, Fortitude Valley

1000 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, QLD

At a glance

The Emporium Precinct, now 1000 Ann Street, stands as a transformative beacon in Brisbane’s urban renewal landscape. Revolving around a central piazza, the precinct comprised apartments, and retail tenancies over 11 buildings, totaling a project value of $218 million.

Architect

Cottee Parker

Project Site

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Year

2007

Status

Completed

Residential Apartments

232

Retail GFA

13,936sqm

Total GFA

49,000sqm

Originally the site of the Light Street Bus Depot, the area was a neglected mix of industrial remnants until its reinvention began in 2000. The Brisbane City Council, in collaboration with the Urban Renewal Taskforce, cleared the 1.9-hectare site and presented it for redevelopment, with the vision of creating a vibrant, cosmopolitan centre.

Awards

Best Luxury Accommodation
Queensland Tourism Awards (2008, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014)

Best Boutique Hotel in Australia
HM Awards for Hotel Excellence (2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015)

Best Small Luxury Hotel in Australia
Gourmet Traveller Travel Awards (2009, 2010)

Best Hotel Caterer
Restaurant and Catering Awards for Excellence QLD (2010)

Best 5 STAR Hotel, Silver Award
AAA Awards for Excellence (2011)

Best Training Initiative
Queensland Hotels Association Awards for Excellence (2011, 2013)

Best Deluxe Hotel Accommodation 5 Star+
Queensland Hotels Association Awards for Excellence (2012)

Best Luxury Accommodation
Qantas Australian Tourism Awards (2012, 2013)

Trendiest Hotels in Australia
TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards (2012)

Australia's Leading Hotel Residences
World Travel Awards (2013)

Certificate of Excellence
TripAdvisor (2013)

Best Hotel Bar in Australia
HM Awards for Hotel Excellence (2014)

Leading Boutique Hotel in Australia
World Travel Awards (2015, 2016, 2017)

Best Environmental Program
HM Awards for Hotel Excellence (2017)

Traveler's Choice Award
TripAdvisor (2017)

The Emporium Precinct, positioned strategically on the bustling arteries of Wickham and Ann Streets, was conceived to embody the essence of a European village with a contemporary twist. The Anthony John Group's vision eschewed conventional retail models, opting instead for a unique blend of boutique retailers, luxury residences, boutique hotel accommodation and office space.

Emporium's success is a testament to the Anthony John Group's vision and perseverance. Transforming a derelict industrial site into a thriving urban hub, setting a benchmark for urban renewal projects.