Wilkinson Eyre has submitted proposals for a 180m tall skyscraper in Melbourne’s central business district that the design team says will transform a swathe of the area.

The practice’s plans, created with Australian practice Architectus, will deliver 60,000sq m of new office space at 600 Collins Street, along food and drink offerings, rooftop terraces and outdoor spaces, conferencing facilities and collaboration zones.

Designed for real-estate firm Hines, the proposals incorporate what the project team described as “strong biophilic principals” and are targeting a minimum 6 Star Green Star rating by the Green Building Council of Australia, as well as a Platinum WELL Certification for the building’s shell and core.

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