Located on the corner of Spring and Lonsdale streets, Casselden sits as a landmark commercial offering within the wider Spring Place precinct - a collection of 3 buildings interconnected by a bustling central laneway and pocket park Located in close proximity to some of Melbourne's most beautiful gardens, we drew on this inspiration to deliver a fresh and welcoming revitalisation of Casseldens ground plane with improved connection and engagement with the buildings occupants and the wider Spring Place precinct. The design proposal focuses on the buildings ground floor, promoting an open and warm interior atmosphere
New access points were created, including a direct link to the neighbouring 271
Spring St, as well as improving access and visibility of Madame Brussels Ln and Pocket Park. A series of flexible spaces including lounges, informal meeting spa and tech driven town hall and conference rooms were added to activate the peripheral zones while the main foyer delivers an impactful entry to the building, refining and reinvigorating existing details of the architecture and housing concierge services and casual lounge spaces.
A new timber screen adds gravitas to the expansive foyer, emphasizing the verticality and scale of the space, and dissolves into a custom installation reflective of the falling leaves and changing seasons evident in the nearby gardens. A dynamic LED installation allows the ability to engage with the precincts wide offering of activities and initiatives that are often on display in the buildings foyer.