Queens Wharf

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AGIN AFFILIATES
Other
Brisbane
QLD
Australia
Traditional Owners & Custodians
Turrbal and Jagera peoples

At Queen’s Wharf in Brisbane, Fytogreen has delivered a unique vertical greening solution through the installation of 10 suspended FytoColumns. Each column stands 8 metres tall and is designed to support a diverse plant palette suited to the atrium’s microclimate. The system covers 73 square metres and hosts 1,890 plants across 82 species, contributing to improved air quality, thermal regulation, and visual amenity.

This project required a multidisciplinary approach, involving detailed daylight analysis, plant selection, and structural integration. Fytogreen collaborated with Fresh Landscapes, Cottee Parker Architects, and Multiplex to ensure the columns were safely suspended and harmoniously integrated into the architectural design. Structural rigging was engineered by Innovative Rigging, and Fytogreen continues to manage the ongoing maintenance to support plant health and system performance.

The FytoColumns demonstrate how vertical greening can be adapted to complex indoor environments, offering ecological and aesthetic benefits without occupying floor space. This installation supports urban biodiversity and aligns with broader sustainability goals in large-scale developments.

Fytogreen’s work at Queen’s Wharf reflects a growing interest in integrating living systems into built environments. By combining horticultural expertise with engineered solutions, the project contributes to a more resilient and nature-connected urban future.

details

project
Queens Wharf
team
Client / Developer

Destination Brisbane Consortium

Green Infrastructure Specialist

Fytogreen Australia

Architect / Landscape Architect

Cottee Parker

Build / Construct

Multiplex / Fresh Landscapes

Specialist Suppliers

Structural Cables - Innovative Rigging

Maintenance Provider

Fytogreen Australia

Researcher / Educator

Fytogreen Australia

Researcher / Educator
type
Other
address
84 William Street
Brisbane
Australia
sector
Commercial
Accessibility
Commercial
Local Government Area
Brisbane City Council
  • AREA TYPE
    Spacious
    Urban
  • AVERAGE RAINFALL
    Average-high
  • URBAN FOREST COVER
    significantly above
year
June 30, 2024
cost
size - M2
72
Different Species
82
Total Plants
1890
sustainability metrics
Designed to improve indoor air quality, reduce urban heat, and support passive cooling. The development has achieved a 6 Star Green Star – Communities rating, This rating reflects excellence in social, environmental, and economic sustainability.
key features
10 x Hanging Living Columns in a 40m high Atrium space. 265mm Diameter each. Fully integrated irrigation.