1010 LaTrobe Street, Melbourne, 2006 by Ashton Raggatt McDougall
October 10th, 2008 - Posted in Architecture Design
Since its completion in 2006, 1010 LaTrobe Street was designed by has received two highly acclaimed architectural awards and has been published internationally in Dutch magazine Mark. 1010 LaTrobe Street is unique to Docklands, in that it is the only building to achieve a 5 Star Green Star Certified rating of ‘Australian Excellence’ from the Green Building Council of Australia. Melbourne’s newest 5 Star landmark redefines commercial office design and positions itself well above the Australian industry standard of 4 Star’s ‘Best Practice.’ This building now shares a privileged spot in the top 20% of office buildings across the country which are committed to achieving a competitive advantage by delivering on their Greenhouse commitment.
1010 LaTrobe Street represents stage two of Digital Harbour’s technology based community – an incubator hub with a focus on offices for new enterprises in the IT industry.
1010 LaTrobe Street connects start up companies and small/medium enterprises, right through to large corporations in a collaborative workplace that incorporates the latest digital technologies as well as facilitating one- on-one interactions.
Through the innovative use of ordinary building materials and methods, the project reinvents tried technologies in a creative and unusual way.
The commencement of stage two grounds the precinct in its ongoing rollout which includes substantial commercial development, carparking structures, public concourse and retail and exhibition spaces – demanding vibrant architecture at a range of scales and typologies.
