Innovation | King Street Brisbane

Reflecting Lendlease's commitment to innovation and sustainability, The Brisbane Showgrounds redevelopment has achieved the highest possible rating for a master-planned precinct in Australia. The precinct has been awarded a 6 Star Green Star – Communities v1 certified rating by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), recognising world leadership in sustainable design and development.

At the heart of this achievement is King St—a vibrant urban destination that exemplifies Lendlease’s commitment to innovation and sustainability. Blending residential, commercial, and retail spaces, King St embodies a forward-looking vision while respectfully preserving the site’s heritage. Through the use of green technologies, adaptive reuse of materials, and the creation of inclusive community spaces, King St exemplifies a comprehensive and enduring approach to sustainable urban development.

Read on to discover some of the standout initiatives that make this precinct truly exceptional.

This eco-friendly building boasts greenery galore and impressive solar installations for more comfort and less energy consumption.

As the first building constructed in King St, Kingsgate set the tone for the precinct as a vibrant, innovative destination. Design features include the use of clear glazing for maximum natural light, air-purifying plants (with over 120 m2 of plant potted surface area), rainwater capture and reuse, high-performance sun-shading and solar energy to reduce electricity and water consumption while boosting air quality.

Kingsgate boasts one of the largest rooftop solar installations in the Brisbane CBD fringe, predicted to provide approximately 13 per cent of base building electricity requirements. The combination of the façade, highly efficient air conditioning plant and eco lighting also reduces electricity usage by approximately 14% compared to equivalent standard buildings.

These design elements have seen Kingsgate awarded three 6 Star Green Star ratings – the gold standard for environmentally conscious construction.

Recycled timber and sustainable design make this high-rise an Australian first. A triumph in sustainable design, 25 King is the first commercial-scale Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) building in Brisbane. One hundred percent of its timber is reused, recycled or certified sustainable and it’s the tallest and largest engineered office building in Australia. CLT has a far lower carbon footprint than other building materials, the production process produces zero waste, and timbers are sourced from certified sustainably managed forests.

The building also features controlled lighting, heating and cooling from a single interface, and large glass areas that maximise natural daylight, while sunshades on the western and eastern facades reduce energy consumption. It also achieves a 27% reduction in Potable Water Consumption, uses 100% recycled water for irrigation, provides a 47% reduction in electricity and offers electric vehicle charging points. And that’s not to mention the 152 bike racks, 16 showers and 158 lockers which make commuting effortless for cyclists.

View the awards won by 25 King here.