Vibe Check: Brisbane’s wellness, lifestyle and beauty news you might have missed this week
From boutique buzz to lifestyle loves – and the hidden gems in-between – Vibe Check is your finger on the pulse to what’s hot and happening in the world of beauty, design and fashion in Brisbane. When we checked the vibe this week, here’s what we found …
Upstate wellness hub is opening in West End this weekend
After a successful launch in Palm Beach last year, Upstate – having built a strong following across Melbourne and beyond – is adding another studio in Queensland. Located at Studio 7 on 391 Montague Road, the new studio will bring the same happy energy fused with bold, uplifting colours into the the creative suburb of West End. Co-founder and Co-CEO Gail Asbell says that the team have had Brisbane on their radar for a while, stating that the city has “an incredible energy and community spirit, where people want to move, connect and feel good.” The offering includes two dedicated workout spaces, with a 24-bed reformer pilates room and hot mat studio with capacity for 35 people. Members will be able to select from a range of classes including reformer pilates, hot power yoga, hot mat pilates as well as yin and sound bath sessions. Upstate currently has a launch offer with complimentary classes across the weekend and a 14 day special deal of $29. For more information head here.
A women-led creative studio has opened in Bulimba
The terracotta walls on Karthina Street in Bulimba might look beautiful from the outside, but there’s more to this space than meets the eye. Step inside and you’ll find an inspiring, light-filled, editorial-style studio where creative projects can come to life. Established in late 2025 by all-female team Atelier Social Agency, Studio Atelier has quickly become a venue attracting photographers and boutique retailers looking for the perfect photoshoot location. The space features burnished concrete floors that contrast with the studio’s curated furniture pieces (yes aesthetic green couch, we see you!) alongside a selection of textured backdrops designed for the modern creator. Beyond photography and content creation, Studio Atelier is also available for workshops, product launches and community gatherings. Located just a 12-minute drive from the Brisbane CBD, the studio offers two allocated onsite car parks with ample street parking nearby. Whether you need a space for your next creative project, content shoot or private event, Studio Atelier is now open for bookings here.
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ALCOVE coworking space is set to arrive on Eagle Street this May
Gone are the days of dull and uninspiring office spaces, as a new benchmark for corporate coworking is set to arrive with ALCOVE at 70 Eagle Street. ALCOVE is the latest – and most premium – venture from YoCo Group (The Factory and Work X in Fortitude Valley, Mobo Co in South Brisbane and The Junction in Slacks Creek) and marks the first corporate-led, design-focused coworking space in Brisbane’s inner-city. Repositioned by Sydney-based architect Seidler, the space spans three levels and features 72 private office suites, 48 dedicated desks and elevated meeting and collaboration spaces designed with a contemporary flair. YoCo founder Yusuf Oner identified a gap in the market, noting that businesses are increasingly seeking environments that “elevate how they meet, present and create.” ALCOVE delivers just that – a light-filled, thoughtfully designed workspace created to inspire and energise. ALCOVE is set to open in early May – stay tuned for more.
Function Well to open second location in West End
A premium wellness destination is making its way to West End, combining performance, restoration and lifestyle in one luxurious space. Guided by the philosophy of Yin and Yang, Function Well is more than a traditional gym, but a sanctuary for physical, mental and social wellness. The four-level, design-led wellness hub will feature world-class equipment, reformer Pilates machines, infrared saunas, magnesium recovery pools, a heated immersive yoga room, plus hot and cold plunge pools. Members can also take advantage of red-light therapy, massage, and functional training sessions and classes, before finding ultimate rejuvenation in the Recovery Cave or the Restoration Zone where traditional and advanced recovery methods are combined. Function Well is also a place for building social connections, with a cafe serving wellness-focused food and beverages alongside a dedicated business lounge where members can catch up on work. Function Well founder Darren Bain said the West End location will be the team’s most elevated offering to date. “We set about designing a premium, high-performance space that thoughtfully and seamlessly incorporates our four pillars – mindset, movement, nutrition and restoration – and offers our members everything they need to optimise their health and enhance their wellbeing.” With an established site in Newstead, this second Brisbane location is set to open in West Village by April 2026 with the waitlist to join now open.
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