Bennetts Lane is situated in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, located only minutes from Melbourne Central, QV, the State Library and RMIT. The Bennetts Lane and Little Lonsdale precinct is a rapidly evolving area for new developments. Bennetts Lane is inspired by the international concept of a ‘vertical village’. This unique mixed-use tower is set to redefine the modern workspace. The building will encompass a first class end of trip facility, two levels of retail, F&B tenancies, 13,841sqm of Grade A commercial offices, a function centre and rooftop bar. Bennetts Lane environmental standard have set the bar high, incorporating a 5-star NABERS and 5-star Green Star rating into the building. Bennetts Lane design team have been very clever in their design intent, the Adaptive Reuse of preserving the existing heritage building, will transform the existing forgotten building on-site and will recreate a new modern mix use commercial building. There is a famous saying by architect and sustainability expert Carl Elefante: “The greenest building is the one that is already built.” Experts predict that 90% of new developments in the next decade will focus on renovating and reusing existing structures. It is easy to see why Adaptive Reuse projects are generally faster, more cost-effective, and more sustainable to construct than new buildings. We are thrilled to be part of the team that is transforming this site into one of Melbourne’s most anticipated commercial mix use workplaces.