Collins Square is one of the largest commercial developments in Australia and the largest in the

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, covering an area of .

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Located at 717-747

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in the

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precinct in Melbourne's Docklands, Collins Square comprises approximately of commercial and retail floor space. The project also includes part of the historic

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and Lantern building. The Collins Square project was developed by

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. Walker owns and manages the precinct with the exception of Tower 3, which is owned by CIMB-Trust Capital Advisors. , the project is understood to have had a market value of 3

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led the design of the Master Plan including the retail podium, and three commercial towers. Buchan provided fine-grain advice on the design of the retail precinct.

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designed the third tower, with

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designing the final tower. Sissons Architects also provided architectural services to Walker Corporation. Each of the towers feature artwork by prominent artists;

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was commissioned to paint his 'King Sun' for Tower 1. A large painting by

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features in the lobby of Tower 5. The first tower was constructed by Built, with

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completing the balance of the project in early 2018. Hutchinson constructed the Lantern Building and refurbished the Goods Shed. The commercial towers are supported by

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systems, rainwater harvesting, solar arrays, and regenerative lifts leading to 6 Star

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energy ratings. Collins Square has a number of multi-national companies as tenants; KPMG,

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, Pearson Publishing, Pepperstone,

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the

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, and the

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. The leasing deal with KPMG was touted as the largest leasing transaction in Australia during 2013.

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External links

* {{official website, http://www.collinssquare.com.au/ Office buildings completed in 2013 Office buildings in Melbourne 2013 establishments in Australia