Project Name: Alley Shop – 189 Elizabeth Street

Location: Brisbane CBD, QLD

Armstrong Building delivered a transformational upgrade to a derelict pocket of 189 Elizabeth Street—reviving a structurally compromised section of old building into a vibrant retail-ready space in sync with the precinct’s shift to a pedestrian thoroughfare.

Scope of Works

• Full gutting of neglected tenancy, including remediation of:
• Extensive termite damage.
• Critical structural faults.
• Fire isolation deficiencies.
• Drainage and plumbing issues.
• Upgrade of space to full compliance with current building codes.
• Construction of a new accessible bathroom.
• Fit-out of fresh, modern retail tenancy ready for incoming occupants.

Site & Access Challenges

• Limited material handling zone within a shared alleyway.
• Staged construction planning to navigate tight CBD access and mitigate disruption to neighbouring stakeholders.

Outcome In just a few weeks, the site was made safe, structurally sound, and functionally modern—positioned to contribute to the activation of the new pedestrian corridor and serve as a fresh retail drawcard.