447 Collins Street
Version 1, in collaboration with Snøhetta
447 Collins Street is a landmark site in Melbourne and arguably the best commercial development opportunity in Australia.
The development of the site is a game changing project for the city of Melbourne and is set to entirely reshape the focus on western CBD. This is Melbourne’s opportunity to create a genuine, world-class 21st century business hub. The essential qualities of 447 Collins Street need to be born out of the connected dynamic and creative spirit that courses through Melbourne’s streets and laneways It should extend, celebrate and symbolise the noble and rich personality of Melbourne’s culture which is revered throughout the world.
Client CBUS Pty Ltd
Details Mixed Use Development
Design Statement.
447 Collins Street is a landmark site in Melbourne and arguably the best commercial development opportunity in Australia. The development of the site is a game changing project for the city of Melbourne and is set to entirely reshape the focus of western CBD.
by Kristen Whittle, Design Director
The Spiral extends the city into the building. It becomes of the city. The qualities of Melbourne, the parks, the laneways, scale and vibrancy together with her surprises are all legible within the spiral and tower.
The lifting spiral affords welcoming access to the park at Collins Street and Market Street, maximises park area and raises the public above grade through a sequence of episodical experiences.
The existing ground plane is mirrored about the horizontal creating a new horizon, that of an elevated north facing plane with views to the south.
The north / south orientation of the tower releases the river back to the city and provides a comfortable and sheltered environment within the park.
Maintaining a high degree of permeability ensures connectivity across the site, connectivity within the site, and connectivity with the wider neighbourhood.
