Upper House by Aria wins National Accolade

Aria is proud to announce that Upper House by Aria has been awarded Best High Density Development in Australia for 2025 by the Urban Development Institute of Australia. We are incredibly humbled to receive this award, and would like to thank our Aria family, the consultant team and Koichi Takada Architects for believing and contributing to this exceptional project.

This national recognition follows a year of unprecedented industry acclaim, with Upper House securing 19 major awards across sustainability, design, and innovation. From the dancing balconies to the world-first curved timber rooftop pergola, Upper House has redefined residential living—not just in Brisbane, but across Australia, and the world.

Australia’s Best – A Testament to Innovation
This national award recognition builds on Upper House’s already decorated awards history, including:

CTBUH Global Winner – Best Tall Building (100-199m)

ULI Asia Pacific Awards for Excellence Winner

UDIA QLD Winner – Project of the Year, Urban Renewal & Sustainability

Architizer A+ Winner – Architecture + Art & High-Rise Residential

This award acknowledges Aria’s unwavering commitment to craftsmanship, sustainability, and resident experience, setting a new benchmark for Australian residential design.

Sustainability at the Core of Excellence
Upper House leads the industry with its design and future-proofed infrastructure, delivering:

• Queensland’s first 5-Star Green Star As-Built certification, ensuring world-class environmental performance.
• Offsite renewable energy agreements and a 30kW rooftop solar system, reducing emissions by 69%.
• 40,000L rainwater harvesting system, saving 170,000kL of potable water annually.
• EV-ready infrastructure with 60+ chargers and shared electric vehicles, reducing resident emissions by 35% per person.
  

Beyond its architectural beauty, Upper House proves that sustainability and design excellence can co-exist at the highest level.

Be Part of Aria’s Next Chapter
Following this national recognition, Aria is preparing to launch its next landmark project—an evolution of the same world-class standards, sustainability, and design integrity that define Upper House.

Enquire now and secure your place on the list for our next release—an opportunity to own a residence within Australia’s most awarded development portfolio.