The Charles Darwin Centre is located at an important crossroads of the Darwin CBD. Its slender eastern prow faces the Mall, minimizing its presence on this low-rise, pedestrian-oriented area.
This iconic office tower is situated on a key site at the intersection of Bennett Street and Smith Street Mall. Rising to a height of 80 meters, it comprises of 20 stories with floor plates of approximately 1,200 square meters. The tower’s lens shape, a key feature of the design, affords occupants sweeping views of the waterfront and contributes a unique sculptural form to the skyline.
There are two entry points under generous canopies, one for vehicular drop-off along Bennett Street and one for pedestrians along the Mall. Alongside the entries to the tower, the entire length of Bennett Street, the Mall and a portion of West Lane is enlivened by new storefronts and other pedestrian-oriented uses, creating an engaging streetscape.
Status: Built
Location: Darwin, Australia
Firm Role: Architect
Additional Credits: Associate Architect: Suters Architects, Pyrmont, Australia; Structural: Meinhardt and Townes Chappell Mudgway, Sydney; Mechanical / Electrical / Plumbing: Meinhardt and Townes Chappell Mudgway, Sydney; Images: Fernando Guerra
