This article is from the Australian Property Journal archive
OLDERFLEET at 477 Collins Street in Melbourne’s CBD has been awarded the World Architecture Festival 2021 award for office in the completed buildings category.
Olderfleet beat out 733 entries and 19 shortlisted projects in the category at the world’s largest architectural excellence festival.
“We are honoured that Olderfleet was internationally recognised by architects and industry professionals and awarded winner in the Office – Completed Buildings category,” said Chong Kee Hiong, CEO of the manager.
Developed in a joint venture between Suntec REIT and Mirvac, the Grimshaw Architects designed project sees the sites original heritage Olderfleet buildings, built between 1887 and 1889, integrated with a new 40-storey commercial tower.
“We congratulate Mirvac, our joint venture partner and Grimshaw Architects in curating this wonderful ecosystem that successfully married the past, present and future at Olderfleet,” said Chong Kee Hiong.
Completed in July of 2020, Olderfleet boasts a NLA of 58,000sqm and includes a 25-metre high atrium placed between the buildings, that houses the lobby, providing a community space and connectivity between heritage and contemporary buildings.
The premium grade office tower is technology enabled and features amenities for tenants such as hotel style end-of-trip facilities, a concierge, business lounge, flexible space options, childcare facilities, as well as a gym and hospitality offerings.
The building was developed with an emphasis on sustainability, targeting a 6 Star Green Star rating, 5 Star NABERS Energy rating and an International WELL Platinum for Core & Shell.
Despite being completed in the midst of Melbourne’s 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns, anchor tenant Deloitte moved into their Victorian headquarters at the building, occupying 28,000sqm of space over 15 floors, with other tenants including Norton Rose Fulbright, Lander & Rogers and Urbis.
