312 La Trobe St is a 24 storey student accommodation building situated on a narrow site adjacent to the heritage listed Melbourne Welsh Church.

Urbanest La Trobe provides a diverse range of student living options; ranging from self-contained studio units to communal living pods with shared kitchen and entertainment facilities. Students are able to come together en masse in the rooftop terrace, gym and study rooms.

The unique context informed the architectural response – both in form and materiality. Settled between an 1871 Gothic Revival Church and an early 90’s glass high-rise – our building is their meeting point. To ensure urban views to the church were unobstructed, the ground levels of the building were set back – thus creating a public forecourt. Drawing inspiration from noted Modernist architect Mies van der Rohe, the public forecourt provides an outdoor gathering space for students and the church congregation alike.