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Case Study: 41X

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41X is the new Melbourne home of the Victorian Chapter office of the Australian Institute of Architects. Located at 41 Exhibition Street, Melbourne, 41X is a thin 21 storey commercial building, designed by Lyon Architects who won a two-stage design competition held by the Institute in 2008. The journey began back in 2006 when the Institute commissioned a feasibility study for the site, encompassing a range of potential options for its future. These options varied from renovation to relocation. However, after extensive consideration, the feasibility study concluded that the current site provided and excellent location for both staff and members of the institute, and therefore the best option would be rebuilt on the site, into a small office tower. …show more content…

They were invited to undertake an ideas competition which was judged in February 2009 at 41 Exhibition Street. Each of the four practices addressed significant challenges for the design, this included sustainability, response to the city, commercial viability, cultural value, and the image of the institute. Nonetheless, the unanimous decision of the jury was that Lyon Architects was the winner for Ideas competition. The jury stated that although the four Architectural Practices showed a high standard and professionalism, Lyon Architects’ design most clearly addressed the brief in relation to design, public statement, sustainability, and cost. In 2011 the project was procured through a Design and Construct method with Lyons Architects being novated to the successful winner. Hickory Group In 2011 a contract for the construction of the new building was agreed with hickory with the project schedule to be completed in klate

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