First look exclusive: Joe Adsett partners with Zephyr Group for luxury Bulimba apartment development, Palais Bulimba
Architect turned developer Joe Adsett is teaming up with developer Zephyr Group QLD for Palais Bulimba, a boutique collection of high-end apartments on the Brisbane River.
The duo has just filed a minor-change application for the project on a prime 1,991 sqm site at 25-27 Byron Street.
Adsett has designed the two buildings that will home just 13 luxury apartments, each offering expansive living areas, state-of-the-art kitchens and premium fixtures and fittings. Residents will also have access to a communal rooftop terrace with a lap pool, gym, sauna, and private gardens.
Adsett's design focused on taking advantage of the 30 metres of absolute river frontage, connecting residents to nature and views with river-facing balconies.
Adsett is expecting Palais Bulimba to attract significant interest from both local and interstate buyers. Construction is slated to commence later this year, with completion expected in mid-2026.
Adsett and his team will be designing, managing the sales and development in partnership with developer Zephyr Group Qld, who will also build the project internally through their building division Zephyr Build.
"We are thrilled to have teamed up with Joe Adsett for this iconic project," said Zephyr Group Qld Managing Director Shane Winterton.
"Joe Adsett's vision for Palais Bulimba blends minimalist luxury in perfect harmony and is set to become a new icon in Bulimba."
Zephyr Group Qld and subsidiary Zephyr Build Qld are a seasoned builder-developer with a proven track record spanning over a decade.
Adsett is one of Brisbane's most well-known architects. Since turning his eye to development, he's delivering Rockpool at Rainbow Bay and Lagune at Moffat Beach.
Joel Robinson
Joel Robinson is the Editor in Chief at Apartments.com.au, where he leads the editorial team and oversees the country’s most comprehensive news coverage dedicated to the off the plan property market. With more than a decade of experience in residential real estate journalism, Joel brings deep insight into Australia’s evolving development landscape.
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