West Village Proposes New Buildings ‘The Greenhouse’ & ‘The Eaves’

West Village Proposes New Buildings ‘The Greenhouse’ & ‘The Eaves’

August 28, 2020 – Community, Featured

West Village has lodged a development application for two new commercial buildings ‘The Greenhouse’ and ‘The Eaves’.

The Greenhouse will be a 6 level subtropical inspired office building with 57 car parks, centrally located above the new Woolworths and adjacent to the heritage listed Peter’s Ice-Cream Factory. Designed by BSB member Blight Rayner Architecture, The Greenhouse will feature a tinted mirrored facade – reflecting its garden and heritage surroundings.

The second building ‘The Eaves’ will be a 3 level mixed-use retail and commercial establishment and will front both Mollison and Boundary Street. It is expected to be completed in line with the retail village in May 2021.

Le Festival 2020 Postponed

Le Festival 2020 Postponed

August 28, 2020 – Community, Events, Featured

Le Festival has been closely monitoring the Covid situation and has made the decision to postpone Le Festival 2020 until 2021.

Although Le Festival has been postponed they have been working towards creating micro-events in October/November. Stay tuned for more information.

To support Le Festival – Click here

The Prop House Celebrates 25 Years

The Prop House Celebrates 25 Years

August 13, 2020 – Community, Featured

Congratulations to The Prop House as it celebrates its 25th Anniversary this month !

After 25 years of people, props and places, The Prop House is encouraging members to get involved with their celebrations!

– Visit the website to vote for your favourite event over the past 25 years – Click here to vote.

– Vote now for your favourite VM Installation – Click here to vote

– Creativity & Design: A Visual Merchandising Training Course: Held on the first Saturday of each month (starting September 5), the course will focus on maximising visual communication and growing business through the power of design, marketing and lifestyle – not just a product – Book Now

Griffith University Queensland College of Art Student Unveils Exhibition at Queensland Museum

Griffith University Queensland College of Art Student Unveils Exhibition at Queensland Museum

August 13, 2020 – Community, Featured

Queensland College of Art student and teacher at Queensland Conservatorium has created an interactive installation ‘Omnipresence’ to be unveiled at Queensland Museum.  The installation is social media-friendly and allows viewers to see themselves reflected back in various incarnations and ‘interact’ with reflections of previous visitors through a giant infinity mirror.

Omnipresence opens at the Queensland Museum on Monday 10 August and runs until 5 October.

For more information – Click here

Brisbane Festival 2020 Program Released

Brisbane Festival 2020 Program Released

July 30, 2020 – Celebrating Members, Community, Events

Brisbane Festival has released their Boldly Brisbane Program for 2020. The debut Program from Artistic Director Louise Bezzina reaches all 190 suburbs of the city and includes over 700 local artists, 490 performances with giant outdoor installations, intimate street concerts and suburban symphonies.

Although Sunsuper Riverfire will not proceed this year, a new light and laser installation is scheduled to light up the Brisbane Sky every Friday and Saturday during the month of September.

South Bank will be home to many events such as, Socially Distanced Dance Club, Wild Energy, Jazz on Sundays, Arc and performances at QPAC.

To view the full program – Click here

Information Session Update

Information Session Update

July 30, 2020 – Community, Featured

Yesterday BSB held a information session that provided members with an update on the New Performing Arts Venue, Neville Bonner Bridge and Riverside Open Space.

New Performing Arts Venue:

Lendlease have set up site facilities and the footpath surrounding the QPAC Playhouse Green on Grey and Russell Streets will be closed to pedestrians.

For more information – Click here or Email: [email protected] or Phone: 1800 560 559

Queen’s Wharf Brisbane – Neville Bonner Bridge

Upcoming construction includes: August 2020 Preparation works and in September 2020 Commence piling at South Bank Pile cap.

For more information – Click here  or Phone: 1800 104 535

Riverside Open Space

The Riverside Open Space will deliver green space, world-class designed barbecue facilities, a public art feature, riverfront events and function space. Expected to be finished early 2021. For more information – Click here