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°ECoordinates: 37°48′52.17″S 144°58′14.25″E / 37.8144917°S 144.9706250°E |
| Construction started | 1959 |
| Completed | 1962[1] |
| Demolished | 1988[2] |
| Height | |
| Roof | 99 m (325 ft)[2] |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 26[2] |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Bernard Evans and Partners[1] |
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[1] and 1969 when AMP Square was constructed.[2][3] 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.[1] It was designed by Bernard Evans and Partners for Conzinc Riotinto of Australia and constructed between 1959 and 1962.[1] The building was demolished in 1988 and replaced by the 50 storey 101 Collins Street development.[2]