Bates Smart ™

Freshwater Place Stage Two
, Southbank, Melbourne

Freshwater Place Stage Two is a 22-level tower that comprises commercial office and retail spaces, and associated car parking. In urban design terms, this stage completes Freshwater Square, a new neighbourhood open space linked to Queensbridge Square and the Yarra River.

Conceived as a side-core tower providing studio-like office space in the tradition of ICI House, the design incorporates extensive ESD principles to achieve a 4.5-star energy rating accreditation.

On ground level, the lobby incorporates approximately 570sqm of nett lettable retail space, while the 22-level office building provides office space in three podium levels and 15 tower floors. The building also provides six levels of car parking (189 spaces).

The materials palette is lighter than stage one, while the lobby’s interior design relies on sculptural forms and bold use of colour.