Architecture & Design – July-September 2019

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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 on the North and South

ends of the building and it is expressed on the

East and West facades, contributing to a bold

but elegant form.

This is accompanied by a crisply detailed

component which cantilevers over the air rights

of the adjoining building, creating a unified

and uniform skin over the eastern elevation.

All the facades are wrapped in a feature

herringbone aluminium pattern that acts as

a veil and a unifying element. The feature

herringbone, with its reflectivity is a dramatic

and lively component of the facade and an

identifiable and memorable element that makes

Collins House a landmark in the city’s skyline.

Amenities are located at Storeys 3 and 27,

providing a resident lounge with a terraced

area, kitchen and BBQ facilities on level 3,

and a fully equipped kitchen, dining room,

lounges, bar, cinema room and gym facilities

overlooking the city on level 27.

CAMIllA TIERNEY

Architect at Bates Smart

“I commenced my role at Bates Smart in 2017

and have been involved in the architectural

component of Collins House since the start

of onsite construction.

“I have the privilege to work with some of

the best in the industry, particularly under

the leadership of Kristen Whittle, Mark Healey

and Carlos Lara. I have had the opportunity

to collaborate closely with our interior team

including Louisa Steffen (nee Watts), and

structural engineer Vince De Stefano who has

been invaluable from 4D Workshop. These

strong internal working relationships at Bates

Smart have been vital to my growth as an

architect and have given me the opportunity

to extend my passion for architecture.

“Collins House is such a unique project,

not only for being the first of its kind in terms

of modular construction and a building to have

bought air-rights, but also its tight building

constraints. Collins House has been such a

landmark project to be involved with in terms

of its scale and technical aspects – at the last

count, we had reviewed 2,382 precast shop

drawings alone.

“It was a pleasure to work with the client,

Golden Age Group and the construction team

from Hickory to deliver the project which is set

for completion later this year,” says Tierney.

KEY FACTs:

• Collins House is the slimmest tower in
  Australia and 4th slimmest in the world


• 480sqm footprint, the equivalent of
  one netball court


• 184m height from the ground


• 60 levels from basement to rooftop


• 258 apartments


• 4.5m cantilevered over adjoining
  building


• 472 “HBS” (Hickory Building Systems)
  integrated facade and structural
  modules installed


• 1,000+ tonnes of steel used

“I have the

privilege to work

with some of

the best in the

industry...”

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