Soleil is a skyscraper located at 495 Adelaide Street, Brisbane, Australia. Construction began in early 2009, with the building officially opened in 2011. At 243m, it was Brisbane's tallest building until 2013 when Infinity Tower (249m) overtook it.
It contains 25 floors of serviced apartments and 43 floors of private residential apartments. In total there are 464 apartments.[3] There is no penthouse in the building.[4] The serviced apartments, which includes 50 apartments in the top nine levels, are owned by Meriton.[4]
It is situated on a relatively small 1500 m² corner site with rear access from Arch Lane. The slender building will house 10 levels of carpark which required one of the biggest excavations in Brisbane's history.[5] Retail space for cafes and restaurants is provided across three levels.[5]
The first building design for the site was rejected by the Brisbane City Council. This design was described as appalling and raised traffic congestion impacts.[5] In late June 2008 a new design was submitted to the council and approved.
The building was officially opened by Queensland Premier, Anna Bligh and Meriton boss, Harry Triguboff on 20 September 2011 but it was completed in early 2012.[1] Starting at the first floor tenants began moving in as floors were completed.[4]
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Skyscrapers in Brisbane over 130 metres in height |
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- One One One Eagle Street (195 m, 2012)
- Central Plaza One (174 m, 1988)
- 275 George Street (171 m, 2009)
- Waterfront Place (162 m, 1989)
- Brisbane Square (151 m, 2006)
- Santos Place (150 m, 2009)
- 400 George Street (150 m, 2009)
- Skyline Apartments (150 m, 2007)
- M on Mary (145 m, 2007)
- 111 George Street (145 m, 1993)
- Riverside Centre (142 m, 1986)
- Charlotte Towers (138 m, 2007)
- AMP Place (135 m, 1977)
- Festival Towers (135 m, 2006)
- 123 Creek Street (134 m, 1983)
- Felix Tower (131 m, 2004)
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 Brisbane skyline in 2013. |
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- Buildings listed in order of height and with year of completion
- Building data source: Skyscraper Center
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