Flowe Bowden Begins Construction on $120 Million Apartment Tower in Adelaide
Construction has commenced on Flowe, a $80 million residential development at 18–26 Gibson Street in Bowden, Adelaide, bringing a 10-storey apartment tower with 115 homes to the city's urban renewal precinct.
Developed by South Australian property developer Otello and designed by Melbourne-based architecture practice Fieldwork, the project will feature a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. More than a quarter of the residences have already been secured by buyers.
Jaytex Construction has been appointed to deliver the development. The building will combine a concrete podium and double basement with a cross-laminated timber (CLT) structure above. The timber will be locally sourced and supplied by NeXTimber, offering an alternative to conventional construction materials.
Mass timber and sustainability features
A key feature of Flowe is its use of mass-timber construction. The approach is intended to reduce the project's reliance on concrete and lower embodied carbon associated with building materials.
The development will also operate as an all-electric building, incorporating rooftop solar panels and electric vehicle charging facilities. These features form part of its broader approach to energy use and sustainable building design.
Wellness facilities and community amenities
Flowe will include Otello's Level Eleven fitness and wellness club, creating a dedicated space for health and recreational activities within the development. The facility is planned as part of the building's wider residential and lifestyle offering.
Its location in Bowden places the project within an established urban renewal precinct with access to public transport, local amenities and Adelaide's city centre.
The development is expected to be completed in late 2028. Its combination of residential accommodation, wellness facilities and timber-based construction adds another major project to Bowden's ongoing transformation.
Otello managing director Daniel Harris said reaching the construction stage amid changing market conditions marked an important milestone for the company and reflected demand for thoughtfully designed homes.
Renewal SA chief executive Shane Wingard also highlighted the project's contribution to housing supply, particularly its position close to the city, public transport and existing community facilities.
With 115 apartments planned, Flowe represents a significant addition to Bowden's residential pipeline and Adelaide's evolving apartment market.
