The Glass Factory Apartments in West End are a boutique, architecturally designed residential development that blends industrial heritage with modern inner-city living. A key benefit of the building is its strong emphasis on lifestyle convenience, with residents enjoying secure entry, basement parking, lift access, and well-designed apartment layouts featuring high ceilings, stone finishes, ducted air-conditioning, and full-height glazing that maximises natural light and outlooks. The design reflects its “industrial chic” inspiration, giving the building a distinctive character compared to more generic high-rise developments in the area.
A major advantage of living at The Glass Factory is its ground-floor activation and location within one of West End’s most walkable pockets. The building includes street-front retail spaces with cafés and dining options, contributing to a lively village-style atmosphere right at your doorstep. Residents are also within easy walking distance of Boundary Street, Montague Markets, riverside parklands, and cycling paths, as well as quick access to the Brisbane CBD. This combination of on-site amenity and surrounding lifestyle infrastructure makes it especially appealing for those seeking convenience, connectivity, and a vibrant urban environment without relying heavily on a car.
Facts and Features
Building Name: The Glass Factory
Address: 57 Vulture Street, West End
Developer: Turrisi
Year: 2015
Local Authority: Brisbane City Council
Body Corporate Manager: Ernst Body Corp
Number Apartments: 47
Apartment 310 1 Bed 1 Bath 1 Car 63m2 June 2024 $525,000
Apartment 401 3 Bed 2 Bath 2 Car 120m2 June 2024 $1,200,000
Apartment 211 1 Bed 1 Bath 1 Car 62m2 March 2025 $585,000
Apartment 202 2 Bed 2 Bath 1 Car 91m2 August 2025 $907,000
Apartment 106 2 Bed 2 Bath 1 Car 95m2 October 2025 $1,028,000
Apartment 112 1 Bed 1 Bath 1 Car 60m2 February 2026 $730,000