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Commonwealth Law Courts: cnr William and Latrobe Streets,

Building Profile

Name : Commonwealth Law Courts

Location

Address: cnr William and Latrobe Streets
City:

Construction Details

Built: 1999
Original purpose (when built) : Office

number of floors : 17

Built in the Nineties period in the Modern style

Notable features

A complex modernist design composed of layers consisting of different shaped winows and projections. Strong horizontal focus is betrayed by juxtaposed vertical elements and a stacking effect. An unusual L-shaped floorplan and inner spaces straddles a corner plaza. The building textures have been designed to create a spectacular reflective effect at night.

History

Architect: Hassel Architects


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