Wurundjeri Country
Victoria
The revitalisation of 120 Collins Street redefines one of Melbourne’s most distinguished office buildings, seamlessly integrating its layered history with a bold new vision. The design opens the building to the city, weaving the public domain into and through a transformed lobby experience.
A series of precise interventions — lush gardens, curated hospitality, adaptable third spaces, premium end-of-trip facilities, and a striking sky terrace above a glass atrium — create a workplace as dynamic as the city itself.
Balancing heritage with contemporary design, the project preserves the building’s legacy while amplifying its relevance for a new era of work. The impact is clear — 120 Collins Street has become a magnet for top-tier tenants and is now nearing full occupancy. This re-positioning underscores both the enduring strength of the original architecture and the forward-thinking enhancements that set a new benchmark for the evolving workplace — seamlessly integrating home, office and city life.
The revitalisation of 120 Collins goes beyond our brief, transforming this 34 year-old building with a new standard of office lobby. It future-proofs the building by responding to the post-pandemic hybrid working landscape with a network of spaces that blur the boundaries between ‘home’ and ‘office’ through layers of public, semi-public, and private settings. The modern lobby and sophisticated design attracted potential tenants, who loved the welcoming atmosphere created by the refreshed lobby space. The building is now 91% leased with almost 40% leased following the project’s completion, a testament to the Hassell design guided by their industry-leading workplace research.
Ingrid Bakker, Principal in Charge
Ben Duckworth, Head of Design
Scott Walker, Interior Architecture Direction
Alix Smith, Design Architect
Jeremy Schluter, Project Architect
Di Ritter, Interior Architecture
Stephen Tan, Landscape Architecture
James Parker, Project Architect
Bronwyn Uphill, Interior Architecture
Sandra Leschke, Design Architect
Greta Stoutjesdijk, Design Architect
Hong Lee, Landscape Architecture
Clare Chippendale, Designer
Nathania Widjanarko, Design Architect
Hui Xian Yee, Project Architect
Sam Safe, Interior Architecture
Richen Jin, Design Architect
Rory Sheppard, Designer
David Harrap, Design Architect
Victor Vieaux, Designer
Toby McElwaine, Project Architect
Heinz von Eckartsberg, Designer
Turner & Townsend, Project Manager
Veris, Land Surveyor
Urbis, Town Planner
Lovell Chen, Heritage Consultant
Floreancig Smith Building Surveyors, Building Surveyor
RLB, Cost Consultant
NDY, Electrical, Hydraulic and Fire Service Engineer, Lighting Designer and Sustainability Consultant
A.G. Coombes, Mechanical Engineer
Jensen Hughes (formerly MGAC), DDA & Access Consultant
MEL Consultants, Wind Engineer
Marshall Day, Acoustic Consultant
Diadem, Signage & Wayfinding Designer (Main Lobby and Site works)
Pidgeon Ward, Signage & Wayfinding Designer (EOT Facilities)