Beneath the glistening surface of Collins Square’s Tower 2 is a high-performance building for the most discerning tenants.

Collins Square is one of Australia’s largest commercial mixed-use developments, covering an entire city block of Melbourne’s coveted Collins Street.

A standout among its cluster of towers is the striking, 38-storey Tower 2, designed by HASSELL to make a mark on the city – and create the ideal environment for business to flourish.

A shimmering landmark on the city’s skyline

The top 11 floors have been conceived as a ‘crystalline lantern’ to cap the building. This delineation between the upper and lower floors breaks up the bulk of the tower – the tallest of five at Collins Square.

The distinctive design also means Tower 2 is instantly recognisable from vantage points across the city.

A future-proofed tower to attract and retain the best tenants

All floors can be subdivided to adapt to changes in leasing arrangements, and they’re easily modified for the ‘activity based working’ approach now favoured by so many companies.

Several multi-level tenancies are also connected by sweeping, spiral staircases that encourage daily movement and interaction between floors.

Healthy working that’s easy and efficient

The tower – with its efficient water practices and abundant light and fresh air – has a 5 Star Green Star rating.  In fact, Collins Square overall has the highest concentration of environmentally sustainable buildings in the Southern Hemisphere.

The tower’s healthy working environment includes the option for a ‘winter garden’ within the tenancies – an open-air terrace carved within the facade.

Project Details

Client Walker Corporation

Location Melbourne

Expertise Commercial and Workplace

Scale 70,000 sqm

Year 2016

Imagery Peter Bennetts