Spring Hill is Brisbane’s oldest suburb, located to the immediate north of the city. This small site with a typical workers cottage is on the major thoroughfare of Boundary Street. It is a 19th century remnant in an otherwise densely developed commercial, government and health precinct, dominated in particular by the massive Department of Transport and Main Roads building. 490 Consulting Suites isan integrated development where the existing cottage, largely restored, and a new six-level "mini tower" accommodates strata title consulting suites.
This development, over 5 upper office levels and a 3 level basement carpark accessed by a carlift represents an alternative model for increasing densities in the character suburbs of the inner city, where retention of existing fabric is critical.