Wesley House

Wesley House replaces its 1940s namesake. The new design is a modern and complimentary juxtaposition to the ornate historic Church. The building defers to the Church by providing a considered backdrop with transparency and uncluttered lines to create depth of space for the Church.

Setback from the street, the new development increases views to and from the Church and creates open outdoor café space for street activation. A new 5m high colonnade entry allows appreciation of the Church in the round; a view that had been unavailable to the city for 70 years.

Wesley Mission Queensland had clear vision to develop a building with strong environmental credentials; the sustainability initiatives pursued enabled Wesley House to be recognised as Brisbane’s first 5-star Green Star commercial building.

The environmental performance attributes were delicately balanced with commercial viability considerations such as floor plate sizes and core area ratios. Quality workplace spaces have been created with abundant natural light, state of the art services, high level finishes, and simple open column-free floor plates for planning flexibility.