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CRA Building

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Type
  
office

Completed
  
1962

Roof
  
99 m (325 ft)

Height
  
99 m

Opened
  
1962

Destroyed by
  
Demolition

Location
  
Melbourne, Australia

Demolished
  
1988

Floor count
  
26

Floors
  
26

Destruction date
  
1988

Construction started
  
1959

Similar
  
APA Building, Optus Centre, ICI House, Nauru House, AMP Square

The CRA Building (also known as CRA House, Consolidated Zinc Building and Comalco House) was the tallest building in Melbourne, Australia. between the completion of its construction in 1962 and 1969 when AMP Square was constructed. Located at 89 - 101 Collins Street, and known as 95 Collins St, it was a curtain-walled office building in the international style, with a setback to the street which was utilised to provide a garden entry. It was designed by Bernard Evans and Partners for Conzinc Riotinto of Australia and constructed between 1959 and 1962. The building was demolished in 1988 and replaced by the 50 storey 101 Collins Street development.

References

CRA Building Wikipedia