Bates Smart | 墨爾本柯林斯街161號-設計風向

T&G大樓位於羅素街和柯林斯街的交彙處，有著悠久的建築史，甚至在建成兩年後被《先驅報》評為墨爾本最美麗的建築。該建築建於1928年，被譽為新文藝複興建築的典範。1991年，整個43000平方米的建築被拆除，除了傳統的立麵、塔樓和門廳外，還有一個後現代翼樓和光線充足的中庭。

The T&G Building, at the corner of Russell and Collins streets, has a rich architectural history, even once declared Melbourne’s most beautiful building by The Herald two years post-construction. Built in 1928, the building was held up as a prestigious example of neo-renaissance architecture. In 1991, the entire 43,000 sqm structure was demolished with the exception of the heritage facades, tower and foyer, with the notable additions of a postmodern wing and light-filled central atrium.

國際地產集團Pembroke Real Estate聘請了Bates Smart擔任大樓業主，Bates Smart與建築公司合作對該90年代的中庭進行了全麵重新設計。Bates Smart的構思是，“對T&G大樓進行大規模翻新，並利用現有的建築作品，創造出一種整體的體驗，符合大樓的曆史和位置，”副主任Grant Filipoff說。“我們著手將建築的中庭從一個寒冷的通道改造成一個溫暖的、吸引人的新心髒，它本身也將成為一個目的地。”

Building owners, international property group Pembroke Real Estate engaged Bates Smart, who worked with Built on the latest upgrade – a total redesign of the 90’s atrium. Bates Smart conceived, “an extensive refurbishment of the T&G Building using the existing built work to create a holistic experience that was befitting of the building’s proud history and location,” says Associate Director Grant Filipoff. “We set out to transform the atrium of the building from a cold thoroughfare to a warm, inviting new heart that is set to become a destination in itself.”

作為建築的核心，新中庭是一個層次豐富、功能豐富的空間。綠色玻璃幕牆被拆除，形成一個開放的、受歡迎的休息室和露台，為商務和休閑提供了多種可適應的座位選擇，包括皮革宴會、四人沙發和餐桌風格的木桌。

The heart of the building, the new atrium is a richly layered and functional space. A green-tint glass curtain wall was removed to form an open, welcoming lounge and terrace with a variety of adaptable seating options for both business and leisure, including leather banquets, a four-seat sofa and dining-style timber table.

設置在一個10層高的內部空間的基礎上，Bates Smart選擇了堅固的原材料，通過砌磚工程提供堅實的地麵和錨固中庭，同時保持建築整體的光，開放的感覺。

Set at the base of a 10-storey tall internal void, Bates Smart chose robust, raw materials via Brickworks to provide solid ground and anchor the atrium, while maintaining an overall light, open feel for the building.

阿拉巴斯特的Austral Masonry Architec Honed區塊與Limestone的GB Veneer Split Face區塊形成鮮明對比，在中庭和相鄰的電梯大廳之間形成了一個樸實的特色牆。“我們和Brickworks花了很多時間來決定不僅要使用的砌塊類型，還要決定成功構建所需的細節，”Bates Smart associates的Darren Paul說，“與不同的顧問和承包商合作，成功地解決了建築中具有挑戰性但非常有益的部分。”

A contrasting combination of Austral Masonry Architec Honed blocks in Alabaster, and GB Veneer Split Face blocks in Limestone form an earthy feature wall between the atrium and adjacent lift lobby. “We spent a great deal of time with Brickworks to decide on not just the type of blocks to be used, but also the details required for a successful build,” says Bates Smart Associate, Darren Paul. “Working with various consultants and contractors provided a successful resolution to what was a challenging, but very rewarding part of the building.”

劈裂麵塊垂直鋪設，間隙以不規則的條形碼配置放置，賦予牆體通透性。通過特色牆投射的鋼梁懸掛著金屬和木材花盆，在燈光下投射出金色的光芒，突出塊體材料的觸感。垂直放置的珩磨塊稍微向後傾斜，創造了定義和對比的進一步維度。

The split-face blocks are laid vertically, with gaps placed in an irregular barcode configuration, giving the wall a permeable nature. Steel beams projected through the feature wall suspend metal and timber planters, fitted with under lights that cast a golden glow that accentuates the tactility of the block materials. Honed blocks laid vertically are slightly set back, creating further dimensions of definition and contrast.

整個中庭的其他材料從砌塊牆上汲取靈感，例如地板上的磚瓦和皮革軟墊木製家具，同樣堅固和傳統，但以現代風格呈現。

Other materials throughout the atrium take their cue from the block wall, such as brick slips on the floor and leather-upholstered timber furniture, similarly robust and traditional, yet presented in a contemporary format.