Working with both talented architects and artists has always been one of our richest sources of development inspiration. Each collaboration underpins our design process and encourages us to consider a building’s relationship to its inhabitants, the wider community and the public realm.

BEN QUILTY
& JUBILEE PLACE

JGL’s ongoing collaboration with artists continues to enrich our design process. With Jubilee Place in particular, our extraordinary collaboration with Ben Quilty, Philip Bacon AO and Jan Murphy, – to create a monumental 7 metre by 3 metre artwork to be placed in the dual level lobby – integrates art into the fabric of this unique building, shaping its relationship to the public realm.

The artwork – a Rorschach-inspired homage to one of Australia’s original warriors for saving the environment, Arthur Streeton – is a fitting celebration and reminder of the impeccable sustainability credentials of this world-leading environmentally conscious building.

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LINCOLN AUSTIN, RALPH WILSON
& THORNTON

 

This project marks the successful collaboration between JGL and renowned Brisbane artists Ralph Wilson and Lincoln Austin, showcasing their unique interpretations of Queensland’s natural and urban environments.

Ralph Wilson’s evocative landscape paintings capture Queensland’s serene beauty. For the Thornton Project, he created oil on canvas works depicting Brisbane’s river and coastline at different times of day. His mastery of light and atmosphere reflects the shifting moods of his surroundings.

Lincoln Austin’s minimalist sculptures explore optical illusions and geometric forms. For the Thornton Project, he created “Cast a Wide Net,” a 7-meter-long wall relief inspired by fishing nets and Brisbane’s Story Bridge. This artwork engages viewers in an interplay of form and space.

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JASON FITZGERALD
& NEWSTEAD SERIES

A unique collaboration with locally and internationally acclaimed artists elevated the Newstead Series residences. The work of Jason Fitzgerald and Rinzen embeds the project in the unique context of Newstead and provides a strong sense of identity and home for the owners and users.

Local artist Jason Fitzgerald’s woodwork installations were custom-built as “three-dimensional timber tapestries” for the lobby areas of the Newstead Series. His work responds to the timber trusses, framing and detail of the historic work stores and visibly links private and public realms.

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Selva Labs
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A Living Mural for Bowen Hills

JGL Properties is proud to partner with The Tervo Company to support the city’s vibrant cultural landscape in the lead-up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics. This exciting new Brisbane City Council Art initiative celebrates the power of Street Art to transform spaces, creating a dynamic and inspiring environment for residents and visitors alike. We are honoured to contribute to the cultural landscape of Brisbane through this partnership with emerging artist duo Selva Labs. They transformed the hoarding on the corner of Brewers and Symes Streets, Bowen Hills, into an interactive artwork blending colour, culture, and technology.

The mural’s colour palette was selected as a quiet tribute to Jubilee Place’s world class environmental ratings, a nod to sustainability in an urban context. Green represents growth and innovation, while blue evokes the calm, reflective mood the artists hope visitors experience when interacting with the work.

By scanning the QR code on-site and using the Artivive app, passers-by can step into an extended reality, watching as the mural animates and the robot springs to life—bridging the physical and digital, and inviting viewers to engage, not just observe.

This project reflects JGL Properties’ commitment to creative placemaking, local talent, and future-focused design. What was once a blank hoarding is now a talking point, a photo opportunity, and an interactive experience for the local community.

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