Cavcorp’s latest development – Le Bain in Newstead, Brisbane – was designed to raise the benchmark of architectural excellence. This sculptural building, with its curved balcony forms and considered landscaping connecting the ground floor and podium levels, has substantial streetscape appeal. The signature rooftop oasis was curated with fitness, wellness and community in mind.
This remarkable development was recently awarded in three categories at the 2020 UDIA Queensland Awards for Excellence.
Quatro Design’s outstanding product quality, combined with design excellence, made it the obvious choice when searching for planter solutions to complement Le Bain’s iconic design theme. The company’s custom design and manufacturing ability and timeless standard product ranges cemented their collaborative relationship with Cavcorp and Torre Developments early on.
Le Bain’s signature hanging garden facade was a key architectural design feature from the start. The challenge was to find a planter and installation method that had barely visible steel supports or brackets so as not to detract from the hanging gardens when viewed from the street level below. Cavcorp and Torre Developments also needed a planter that was versatile, adaptable, waterproof and, most importantly, had a sleek and refined exterior finish to seamlessly integrate with the building’s modern exterior. Glassfibre Reinforced Concrete (GRC) was the perfect solution for the planters, as it is not only water-resistant but lightweight when compared to traditional cast concrete.
Quatro Design worked collaboratively with Cavcorp and Torre Developments’ design and engineering teams on conceptual ideas and assisted with the design of custom planter boxes that could hang from the side of the building. Quatro Design also developed a range of narrow tall planter boxes used as integrated balcony planters.
Le Bain’s signature rooftop oasis was curated to create an urban oasis in the sky that features a fitness studio with Technogym equipment, a yoga lawn, a heated infinity pool with twin spa baths and even an organic vegetable garden. Quatro Design’s sophisticated and contemporary 1800 Low Cylinder planters form the central focal point of this world-class rooftop and house four large palm trees and ground covers to create a dramatic backdrop against the Brisbane skyline.
The Cavcorp team continue to benchmark architectural excellence. Quatro Design is proud to have been associated with this iconic development.
