Melbourne Stroll, by Buchan, stands out as the first new growth in Bourke Avenue Mall in additional than 50 years, however it sits very comfortably in its historic context. That is partly as a consequence of its scale – above the retail tenancies on its decrease flooring, two resorts rise to match the heights of neighbouring buildings. And it’s partly as a consequence of its composition, honouring the long-established north-south “ant trails” that funnel pedestrians by means of arcades and laneways from Flinders Avenue deep into the CBD.
It’s additionally a results of cautious materials specification, together with three merchandise from Klay Tiles and Facades: the KeraTwin ceramic facade system, which references the facade of the adjoining former Coles constructing on Little Collins Avenue, and Teres and Hanover brickslips, which line a part of a laneway and wrap round into the interior arcade areas.
On this video, Buchan senior affiliate Hayden Djakic takes us inside Melbourne Stroll to clarify the rationale behind the design and the specification of those merchandise.
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