Collins House: A Bold & Elegant Landmark Building by Bates Smart

Collins House: A Bold and Elegant Landmark Building

Collins House, a project by the renowned architectural studio Bates Smart, is set to enhance the western end of Collins Street with its bold and elegant landmark building. Designed with slender proportions, the building derives its gracefulness from its unique structure.

The site's main asset is the well-proportioned and decorative heritage building, built in 1908. To enhance the reading of the building, Bates Smart aims to reinstate the original features and reconnect internal spaces with the facade proportions. The use of a well-proportioned entry foyer, connected to the street through the re-instated original entry doors, will further enhance the building's appeal.

To create a landmark building, the tower is set back from the existing heritage facade, and its original grandeur is reinstated. This design approach will create a significant impact both at street level and in the city skyline context.

Innovative Structural System

The particularly narrow site required a rethinking of the structure of tall buildings. Bates Smart has used an inventive structural system combined with cutting-edge construction techniques to reinvent the tall tower. The starting point in the design of the building is the expression and refinement of the structural system.

The H-shaped vertical concrete structure is over-clad with glass, creating a bold but elegant form. The building's eastern elevation features a crisply detailed component, which cantilevers over the air rights of the adjoining building, creating a unified and uniform skin.

Exemplary Amenities

Collins House features exemplary amenities located at Levels 3 and 27. The luxurious resident lounge with a terraced area and gym facilities overlooking the city is sure to impress. The building's amenities are designed to provide residents with a comfortable and luxurious living experience.

In conclusion, Collins House is a landmark building that will enhance the western end of Collins Street. The building's slender proportions, innovative structural system, and exemplary amenities will provide residents with a luxurious living experience. Bates Smart's design approach has created a bold and elegant building that will become a significant addition to the Melbourne skyline.

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