The design proposal for 99-117 Islington Street offers a unique response to the context of the existing site that comprises a 100-year-old warehouse within the evolving industrial cityscape of Collingwood, an inner suburb of Melbourne.

The built form of the proposed new workplace comprises two distinct 12-storey office buildings to provide more than 18,000sqm of flexible workspace.

These buildings rise from within a re-imaged warehouse form that honours the industrial heritage of the area, and pays homage to the warehouse typology through a robust external frame and utilitarian street address.

To attract and accommodate tenants and employees who are seeking highly flexible workspaces – and workplace cultures – the design incorporates outdoor breakout spaces and communal areas, flexible and adaptable floorplates, premium end-of-trip facilities, retail, and lobby spaces.

The health and wellbeing of the occupants is also a key part of the design vision, with the new workplace offering connection to outdoor amenities, including a roof terrace, and connected courtyards, as well as a high degree of natural ventilation, and access to daylight and community spaces.

Once complete, 99-117 Islington Street will provide a lively, engaging and innovative ‘creative warehouse’ for both its occupants and the broader Collingwood community.