McPhersons
Building
546-566
Collins Street & 27 Francis Street, Melbourne, Victoria
(Stuart Calder in association with Reid & Pearson, 1937)
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April
2006 - Preservation News
The classic Moderne building is now fully restored and tenanted.
Spring
2003 - Preservation News
The
renovation of the McPherson's building at the bottom of Collins Street
is making good progress. The restoration of the stunning terracotta and
black facade is now complete. Recently, the developers, Bob Angley, Neil
Arrowsmith and Paul Schneider, invited interested parties to inspect the
interior spaces that will become the retail spaces and apartments. Tenancies
are now being finalised, including a food emporium and a large gymnasium,
and the residential spaces are taking shape. Compared to other city apartments,
the McPherson's spaces will be large, generally between 24 and 30 squares.
The apartments are being sold as shells, so purchasers can create their
own environment. Imagine developing your very own masterpiece in one of
Melbourne's premier Art Deco buildings! Construction of the new section
of the building (set back and not visible from the street) will commence
soon. You can see details at www.mcphersonsbuilding.com.
Autumn
2002 - Preservation News
The
McPherson's Building at 546 Collins Street (Reid & Pearson, in association
with Stuart Calder, 1936/7) is a classic streamline moderne building,
characterised by horizontal lines and featuring terracotta faience and
black vitrolite. It was recently sold and it was feared that only the
facade would be retained. However, we are delighted that the new owners
intend to maintain its original character and restore its design features.
The proposal is for a retail complex on the ground floor and mezzanine
(as per its original use), with apartments on the floors above. A new
floor will be added, but will be set back and not visible from the street.
ADS is providing assistance and advice and the proposed development is
also endorsed by Heritage Victoria.
