Posts Tagged ‘curtain wall glass’
Medibank House: 700 Collins Street, Docklands
Construction on Medibank House began in September 2002 and the 13 level modernist Docklands tower was completed in July 2004 with major tenant Medibank Private securing naming rights and the other major tenant being the Bureau of Meteorology.
The architects were Bligh Voller Nield working in conjunction with Peddle Thorp Walker. Construction companies Folkestone and Leighton Properties collaborated on the project which was valued at $78 million.1
30 Collins Street, Melbourne
This distinctive office tower with its saw toothed gold tinted curtain wall facade was erected in 1975 in reinforced concrete and is 15 storeys tall.
The architect was J. Dale Fisher and the developer was Dominion Properties.1
Prior to its construction, the site was occupied by a row of three triple storey terrace houses attached to and at a similar height to the adjacent Melbourne Club building which were remodeled as Pastern House before being sold in September 1955 and earmarked for redevelopment.2
YVE Apartments: 576-578 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
YVE is a residential apartment tower featuring a curvy waving glass facade in the shape of two adjoined figure eights that tapers to the top to break up its bulk and maximise views for occupants towards the CBD and bay over Albert Park and Lake.