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276 Flinders Street

We were engaged to redevelop Riverview House at 276 Flinders Street.

Originally constructed for the Commonwealth Bank in 1967, and now owned by Fivex Commercial Property, it holds significant presence nestled on top of one of Melbourne’s busiest intersections. Previous projects have seen podium levels converted into retail, fitness, and childcare spaces, with a revitalised ground floor transformed into a modern precinct comprising food and retail outlets.

Client
Fivex
Location
Melbourne CBD, Victoria
Photography
Jaime Diaz-Berrio, Sherman Tan, Sprocket
Traditional Country
Wurundjeri and Bunurong
Fivex approached us to explore how this urban site could be developed to ‘future-proof’ it and respond to the changing environment of this busy junction. We proposed an additional 5-storey tower over the existing podium level, providing a significant increase in the leasable area.
In order to achieve this, we proposed a lightweight structural solution with an efficient floor plate for the new tower to sit above the existing podium with linkages to the original tower, eliminating the need for a stair and lift core.

The façade incorporates an external lightweight grid, with elements designed to harness and control sunlight using low-E glass, providing a contemporary and sustainable design solution. The principal contractor, Multiplex Constructions, worked closely with BC and the consultant team during the pre-construction period to value-manage the design. This collaborative project achieved significant savings in façade design, services, and finishes, resulting in roughly a 10% reduction in the original project cost estimate and considerable time saved in construction.

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