Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung
Victoria
65 Dover Street, Cremorne is a commercial office building where you can shop, eat, work and play within a fine-grain industrial context. Developed for Fortis, the project consolidates multiple sites while retaining the rhythm and scale of the former buildings, introducing civic generosity along the street front
Three scalloped recesses widen the footpath to create a sequence of public pockets that mediate between street and building. They also support outdoor dining and align with the heritage-listed former State School opposite. A red brick podium anchors the building materially, while the scalloped upper form reduces perceived bulk and improves daylight internally.
Communal amenity is prioritised through a rooftop designed for work and physical activity, including a basketball court, yoga/Pilates and power-enabled seating. Premium end-of-trip facilities with a sauna, and a podcast studio cater to user needs. 65 Dover demonstrates that design quality can drive commercial success and community life.
We wanted 65 Dover to set a new benchmark for contemporary commercial space in Cremorne. Our focus was on creating a building that genuinely enhances the daily experience with generous floorplates, an activated ground plane and a world‑class rooftop that encourages productivity, collaboration and connection. Sustainability and wellbeing were central to every decision, from carbon‑neutral operations to premium end‑of‑trip facilities and protected city views. For us, 65 Dover isn’t just a building; it’s a contribution to the precinct and a place where businesses can thrive.
Quino Holland, Design Director
Tim Brooks, Project Architect
Sukhjit Kaur, Project Architect
Vlad Doudakliev, Project Architect
Andrew Richardson, Senior Project Architect
Eoghan McCarthy, Architect
Raphael Graham, Architect
Bridget Lensen, Architect
Elina Luostarinen, Architect
Kara Kim, Architect
Nicola Leong, Architect
Lisa Garner, Graduate of Architecture
Monica Percudani, Graduate of Architecture
Neoscape, Project Manager
Techne, Interior Designer – Lobby and End-of-trip
John Patrick (DD, CD, CL) Ben Scott Garden Design (SD &TP), Landscape Consultant
RED Fire Engineers, Fire Engineer
Rincovitch Consultants, Structural and Civil Engineer
IGS (Integrated Group Services), Services Engineer
Inhabit Group, Façade Engineer
GIW Environmental Solutions, ESD Consultant
RWDI, Wind Engineer
Floreancing Smith Building Surveyors, Building Surveyor
Traffix Group, Traffic Engineer
Statewide Geotechnical, Geotechnical
Before Compliance, DDA Consultant
Stantec, Acoustic Consultant
TCYK, Signage Consultant
Bryce Raworth, Heritage Consultant
Planning & Property Partners, Town Planner
Ratio Consultants, Town Planner