ABOUT THE PROJECT
The architecturally significant and historically important heritage-listed Dimmeys building is one of Melbourne’s most esteemed landmarks. Located in the heart of Richmond, Richmond Icon offers residents an opportunity to take advantage of well serviced living, located in a vibrant and growing community.
Built upon the existing heritage-listed Dimmeys building, the heritage constraints presented was an incredible challenge. Balancing the concerns of Heritage Victoria, Council and the community, Richmond Icon is designed to be sympathetic and respectful to the existing conditions, whilst simultaneously restoring and revitalising Dimmeys Richmond to its former glory. Seeking to integrate a new residential building with the existing building on site, the underlying concept of the design is a simplified cylindrical tower which provides a uniform backdrop to the existing clock tower. Through a series of detailed analysis, sightlines to the existing clock tower are maintained to all four sides. The faceted glass façade offers a duality to the cylindrical form, embracing and expressing the vertical nature of a tower in an uncluttered fashion. Providing a timeless style with outstanding views out in all directions.
Client
Richmond Icon
Project Date
2015
Category
The Residential Entry Foyer offers a sense of entry not found in most residential projects. With a grand double-storey height lobby space and glazed ceiling, it embraces the tower above, exposing it in its fullness as it hovers over the entry and carries on into the lobby space. The apartment interiors are designed elegantly with a contemporary and modern lifestyle in mind. The quality and finish of the materials in every residence is impeccable, with bespoke design offered to many purchasers.
