Participants set sail on a unique architectural journey along the Brisbane River with Bureau Proberts’ Brisbane River Residential Architecture Tour. This special experience invites them to see the city from a new perspective, one shaped by thoughtful design, urban evolution and the power of place.
As they sail past the ever-changing skyline, participants discover how Brisbane is moving beyond its suburban past. With more people choosing high-quality, architect-designed apartments, the riverfront is becoming a canvas for contemporary living. The tour highlights how architecture is not only changing the way people live, but also helping to define Brisbane’s identity in the 21st century.
Guided by Bureau Proberts Creative Director Liam Proberts and special guests, attendees explore some of the city’s most compelling residential developments, from transformed woolstores to sculptural high-rises, all while cruising along the iconic river that connects them.
The Tour
The tour begins at 9:30am at 30 Love Street, Bulimba, where participants explore Canvas, an elegant residential project that sets the tone for the morning. From there, the group boards a chartered ferry at Bulimba at 10:30am and cruises towards South Bank, passing a curated selection of standout projects that reflect Brisbane’s residential transformation, including iconic redevelopments such as Dakota, Ansonia and Saratoga, formerly woolstores and now beautifully reimagined apartments.
Other buildings of note include the Catalina Houses, Vaucluse and The Oxlade in New Farm, each offering a unique perspective on modern apartment living.
As the ferry crosses to Kangaroo Point, participants view striking riverfront developments including Silt, Walan, Thornton and Brisbane One Towers, before concluding with Galleria and the Mantra Hotel South Bank Road (previously Saville South Bank Apartments). Throughout the tour, special guests provide commentary on the evolving Brisbane River landscape and the role of architecture in shaping its future.
The cruise concludes at South Bank, where participants continue their Brisbane Open House experiences.