A workplace for today in a building for the future.
"Our architectural response is one that delivers high amenity office space with views to the city, outdoor terraces and operable glazing to allow for natural ventilation."
STEPHEN MCGARRY
Associate Director, Carr
Connected
Melbourne's best located suburb.
Biodiversity
Green facade and biodiversity roof.
Adaptable
Flexible, customisable floor plates.
Sustainable
Targeting 5 Star Green Star rating.
Parking
64 parking spaces, with four electric vehicle charging bays.
Amenity
Premium end-of-trip facilities and communal meeting spaces.
Merging the fabric of Kensington with contemporary aesthetic functionalism.
"We’re encouraged by the response from Melbourne City Council and hope Bruce Street sets a benchmark precedent for the implementation of green infrastructure."
STEPHEN MCGARRY
Associate Director, Carr
External and internal materials have been specified to enhance longevity and quality. With terraces and operable glazing to all eight levels, the large open floorplates will benefit from extensive natural light and passive ventilation.
The design incorporates an optimised facade, through the placement of external blades, recessed glazing, and passive ventilation. Combined, these design features minimise mechanical heating/cooling and reduce energy costs.
Introducing a more sustainable, productive way of working.
The Bruce’s green infrastructure delivers a positive impact on the local urbanised environment and sets new environmental standards in office beautification.
Living architecture
The Bruce’s green infrastructure delivers a positive impact on the local urban environment, whilst creating a sanctuary for its occupants.
The integration of a biodiversity green roof and green façade improves air quality, mitigates the impact of climate change and provides a positive contribution to local biodiversity. It ensures a resilient, adaptable and high-quality habitat for people and the local natural urban ecology.
The biodiversity roof will be used as an active study site for research purposes by leading universities.
Sustainable
Designed to achieve a 5-star Green Star rating, The Bruce is the first commercial building in the City of Melbourne to exceed the Green Factor Tool target requirements.
Walkability
The site has a walk score rating of 77% for neighbourhood accessibility with local amenity and easy access to transport.
Wellness
The building has been designed to deliver acoustic, lighting, visual and thermal comfort to its inhabitants.
THE BUILDING