A late-1980s office tower at the east end of Collins Street in Melbourne’s CBD could have a 15-storey glass addition added to its top, under plans lodged with planning authorities.
Fender Katsalidis has designed the glass topper for 90 Collins Street, a 21-storey tower originally designed by Jackson Architecture.
“The revitalized 90 Collins Street involves an exciting yet complex design process that sees new floors added to an existing building,” said Nicky Drobis, director at Fender Katsalidis.
“Its strategic reimagining positively transforms the identity of the building whilst also maximizing the site’s footprint and creating new visual connections.”
90 Collins Street by Fender Katsalidis.
The proposed addition would add around 15,000 square metres of premium commercial space above the existing building, which also be refurbished and updated.
The ground level podium would be reconstrued to create “an inviting lobby and laneway experience,” while connections would also be made with existing ground floor laneways at neighbouring sites.
“This project also promotes community engagement and interaction via its ‘third spaces’; a series of highly accessible mixed-use communal meeting and leisure areas,” said Drobis. “Coupled with the revitalized laneway access, the new precinct will contribute to the lively atmosphere of the entire city block.”
Source: Architecture - architectureau
