'I wonder if someone designed it as a joke': Aussies notice interesting detail on this property development
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When it comes to urban planning, Aussies expect to see practical, efficient, and even aesthetically pleasing layouts.
Yet, now and then, a design comes along that could raise more than just buildings—it could raise eyebrows, too.
That's precisely what happened with a property development plan that got people talking online.
The Everleigh estate, proposed by Mirvac Queensland, was due for construction in the Greater Flagstone development zone.
This development should rise in Logan City, located just south of Brisbane.
According to a report by urban planning firm Urbis, the estate should include 354 residential lots.
The lots should contain a mix of 162 villas, 12 detached houses, 157 courtyard lots, and 23 land lots for additional housing.
Urbis also highlighted that the development should include a neighbourhood park, three linear parks, and a couple of lots earmarked for a future high school and residential development.
However, it was not the number of homes and amenities that caught the public's attention.
The homes on the southern side of the development were arranged in two rounded clusters.
Meanwhile, homes on the eastern tip were encircled by a loop road that looked like a capital 'D'.
Looking at the estate's total layout, many keen-eyed Aussies likened it to the shape of male genitalia.
This suggestive design immediately sparked a flurry of jokes and comments on social media.
A commenter jokingly shared that he could 'get excited' over the new development.
The viral buzz also led to speculation about the development's layout.
'I wonder if someone designed it as a joke, and the approval team went with it?' another commenter asked.
Despite the snickers it received online, the planning report insisted that the layout was carefully considered and was responsive to its location within Everleigh and the surrounding areas.
The previously endorsed context plan from 2017 had already approved the eastern offshoot for standard residential lots.
Urbis Director Matt Franzmann emphasised that 'connection' was central to the Everleigh plan.
'Connection has been a recurring theme for the project; connecting design features and establishing physical and visual connections has been a driving force in the design evolution,' Franzmann shared.
'But more importantly is the desire to create a genuine human connection that celebrates community, meaning and a healthy life.'
Moreover, a biodiversity report included in the application documents pointed out that the area also contained significant biodiversity values.
It mentioned the presence of a critically endangered swamp tree, the weeping paperbark (Melaleuca irbyana).
However, it noted that the tree was not of sufficient structure, density, or size to be a concern.
While the suggestive detail in the urban plan became a joke material, it also served as a reminder of the importance of community feedback in the planning process.
After all, the residents are the ones who will live with the layout—suggestive or not—for years to come.
What do you think of this development's cheeky design? Is it a harmless oversight, a bold artistic statement, or a clever marketing ploy to get people talking? Share your thoughts and opinions with us in the comments below!
Yet, now and then, a design comes along that could raise more than just buildings—it could raise eyebrows, too.
That's precisely what happened with a property development plan that got people talking online.
The Everleigh estate, proposed by Mirvac Queensland, was due for construction in the Greater Flagstone development zone.
This development should rise in Logan City, located just south of Brisbane.
According to a report by urban planning firm Urbis, the estate should include 354 residential lots.
The Everleigh estate could house over 350 homes and extra lots for further development. Image Credit: Urbis
Urbis also highlighted that the development should include a neighbourhood park, three linear parks, and a couple of lots earmarked for a future high school and residential development.
However, it was not the number of homes and amenities that caught the public's attention.
Meanwhile, homes on the eastern tip were encircled by a loop road that looked like a capital 'D'.
Looking at the estate's total layout, many keen-eyed Aussies likened it to the shape of male genitalia.
This suggestive design immediately sparked a flurry of jokes and comments on social media.
A commenter jokingly shared that he could 'get excited' over the new development.
The viral buzz also led to speculation about the development's layout.
'I wonder if someone designed it as a joke, and the approval team went with it?' another commenter asked.
Despite the snickers it received online, the planning report insisted that the layout was carefully considered and was responsive to its location within Everleigh and the surrounding areas.
The previously endorsed context plan from 2017 had already approved the eastern offshoot for standard residential lots.
Urbis Director Matt Franzmann emphasised that 'connection' was central to the Everleigh plan.
'Connection has been a recurring theme for the project; connecting design features and establishing physical and visual connections has been a driving force in the design evolution,' Franzmann shared.
'But more importantly is the desire to create a genuine human connection that celebrates community, meaning and a healthy life.'
Moreover, a biodiversity report included in the application documents pointed out that the area also contained significant biodiversity values.
It mentioned the presence of a critically endangered swamp tree, the weeping paperbark (Melaleuca irbyana).
However, it noted that the tree was not of sufficient structure, density, or size to be a concern.
While the suggestive detail in the urban plan became a joke material, it also served as a reminder of the importance of community feedback in the planning process.
After all, the residents are the ones who will live with the layout—suggestive or not—for years to come.
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16 months really!crikey times flown hasn’t it and you haven’t “tripped” over the balcony yet.
