About
Creating iconic projects that we’re all proud to walk our families past in 20 years’ time.
Aria Property Group is a privately-owned property development company with an unrivalled reputation for delivering high-quality developments in premium locations. Since inception in 2003, Aria’s vision has been to create iconic residential and retail projects that we will be proud to walk our families past in 20 years’ time. We are humbled to be the recipient of many industry awards including Best Residential Development in Australia over the last three consecutive years.
Aria take great pride in the unique character, creativity and longevity of our projects and the leading role they play in the communities in which they reside.
2OO1
Tim Forrester studies Property
Economics at QUT and grows his
passion for property. During his studies
he buys a mobile coffee business,
his first entrepreneurial endeavour.
2OO3
Tim Forrester establishes Aria with
long time school friends, Brent
Liddell, Michael Hurley, his Sister
Kirsty Atkins (nee Forrester) and
David Marsland.
2OO4
Aria develops Trappeur’s Crossing
Resort condominium project in
Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
2OO5
Aria develops multiple residential
projects throughout Brisbane and the
Sunshine Coast. Coco in Mooloolaba
achieves finalist at the UDIA awards,
evoking Aria’s passion to become a
leading apartment developer.
2OO7
Aria forms a partnership with
The Smith Family, pledging financial
support through the Aria Learning for
Life program. Aria donates $550,000
over 10 years and has mentored 750 kids.
2OO9
The Cliffs awarded UDIA Award for
Best Development in Queensland,
crystalizing the Aria vision to continue
to deliver quality owner occupier projects.
2O1O
Retail and Commercial Manager, Michael
Zaicek, signs international retail brands to
Brisbane including Hermes, Hourglass,
Montblanc and Ermenegildo Zegna;
initiating the importance of ground floor
retail in Aria projects.
2O13
Design Manager, Simon White drives
Aria’s focus on architectural excellence.
Vine awarded UDIA Award for Best
Development in Queensland.
2O14
Aria delivers boutique developments,
Village Green and Jardin, showcasing
depth in delivering high quality projects
regardless of scale.
2O14
Aria partners with nationally acclaimed
architecture firm, RotheLowman, and
develops Austin. Development wins
President’s Award for best overall
project in Queensland.
2O15
Botanica Residences awarded UDIA
Award for Best Development in Queensland
and Best High Density Development in
Australia. Zeyad Imam establishes Aria
Living to manage all Aria projects and
ensure the long term integrity of all
buildings.
2O16
Eden Lane and Ivy Terrace are completed –
stage one of an exciting urban renewal
culminating in four residential
developments and a new laneway linking
Gibbon Street and Hubert Street in
Woolloongabba.
2O16
Aria partners with Tony Owen Architects
to deliver Breeze’s sculptural facade,
bringing a new level of architecture
to the heart of Mooloolaba Beach.
2O16
The Melbourne Residences transforms
South Brisbane’s Fish Lane and Melbourne
Street boulevard. The project is awarded
UDIA Award for Best Development in
Queensland and Best High Density
Development in Australia.
2O17
Lexington’s sculptural design complemented
by Akira’s Japanese influences combine to
complete the evolving green space and retail
precinct of Eden Lane.
2O17
St Julien is completed, standing tall on the
crest of South Bank and showcasing a new
level of architecture in the south of Brisbane.
2O17
Aria partners with awarded architects,
Elenberg Fraser Architects, to deliver
Oxley + Stirling Residences. Winner
of the UDIA’s Best Development in
Queensland and Best High Density
Development in Australia.
2O18
Brisbane’s most curvaceous development
to date is celebrated with Aria and Elenberg
Fraser completing The Drapery.
2O18
Valencia’s iconic rippling facade and
architectural statement stands proud
above Brisbane city in the prestigious
suburb of Kangaroo Point.
2O19
Inspired by Moroccan architecture, Amira’s
uniquely designed tower merges with
sub-tropical surrounds of nearby
parklands.
2O20
Aria transforms 39 carparks into
South Brisbane’s new vibrant urban space,
Fish Lane Town Square. The public space
incorporates over 3,000 plants,
seating, lighting installations and three
new retail venues.
2021
TreeHouse completes and becomes
Brisbane’s first residential building to
incorporate over 30 trees across
the building’s façade and
over 75 in total on the project.
2O21
Aria collaborates with Woods Bagot
Architects to deliver The Standard on
Fish Lane. The sculptural design
redefines Aria’s commitment to
deliver world class buildings
with a number of Australian
first resident amenities.
