Collins Arch
2021 National Architecture Awards shortlist
2021 National Architecture Awards: Commercial Architecture
Collins Arch | Woods Bagot and Shop architects
Traditional Land Owners: Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Peoples of the Eastern Kulin Nation
With highly considered design that focuses on employee wellbeing, and cutting-edge technology that can be tailored to a next-generation workforce emerging from the global COVID-19 pandemic, Collins is occupied by some of Australia’s top-tier corporations.
Finding an exquisite balance between architectural innovation, design excellence, and commercial considerations, this mixeduse development has transformed an entire city block into a vibrant urban community. The diverse mix of activity, whose scale and complexity are unprecedented, lays the foundation for the highly-charged energy that makes a place feel great. From top to bottom Collins Arch is about liveability. Fresh, public open space, with connections to a network of dynamic spaces back to the Yarra River, optimises the ow of people, culture and commerce. Collins Arch is having positive impact on people’s enjoyment and a greener, more liveable Melbourne.
Client perspective:
How does the design benefit the way you live/work/play/operate/educate/other?
“In response to Cbus Property’s brief for a multi-purpose, lifestyle-focused development, the architects have delivered an iconic building that sets a new benchmark for commercial office accommodation in Melbourne’s CBD. With highly considered design that focuses on employee wellbeing, and cutting-edge technology that can be tailored to a next-generation workforce emerging from the global COVID-19 pandemic, 447 Collins is occupied by some of Australia’s top-tier corporations. Encompassing an entire city block, it is one of Melbourne’s most connected and versatile addresses, supplemented by a vibrant retail offering, the five-star W Melbourne hotel and the city’s first park in 40 years.”