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CRA Building

CRA Building
General information
Type office
Location Melbourne, Australia
Coordinates 37°48′52.17″S 144°58′14.25″E / 37.8144917°S 144.9706250°E / -37.8144917; 144.9706250Coordinates: 37°48′52.17″S 144°58′14.25″E / 37.8144917°S 144.9706250°E / -37.8144917; 144.9706250
Construction started 1959
Completed 1962
Demolished 1988
Height
Roof 99 m (325 ft)
Technical details
Floor count 26
Design and construction
Architect Bernard Evans and Partners

The CRA Building (also known as CRA House, Consolidated Zinc Building and Comalco House) was the tallest building in Melbourne, Australia. between the completion of its construction in 1962 and 1969 when AMP Square was constructed. Located at 89 - 101 Collins Street, and known as 95 Collins St, it was a curtain-walled office building in the international style, with a setback to the street which was utilised to provide a garden entry. It was designed by Bernard Evans and Partners for Conzinc Riotinto of Australia and constructed between 1959 and 1962. The building was demolished in 1988 and replaced by the 50 storey 101 Collins Street development.


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