CRA Building | |
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General information | |
Type | office |
Location | Melbourne, Australia |
Coordinates | 37°48′52.17″S 144°58′14.25″E / 37.8144917°S 144.9706250°ECoordinates: 37°48′52.17″S 144°58′14.25″E / 37.8144917°S 144.9706250°E |
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.