A permit has been issued by the City of Stonnington for the demolition of the Capitol Bakeries building and construction of a tower. The developer has until September 2008 to commence works but at present the building remains in place.
Myer Melbourne, Bourke Street and Lonsdale Street, Melbourne (April 2006)
After an extended review by Heritage Victoria, the Myer’s city emporium complex is to be recommended for inclusion on the Victorian Register of Historic Buildings. In 2005, ADS nominated the Bourke St and Lonsdale St facades and the Myer Mural Hall on level 6 in Bourke St. However, Heritage Victoria’s listing goes further than our nomination had sought and covers …
McPherson’s Building, Collins St, Melbourne (April 2006)
This classic Moderne building at 546-566 Collins Street is now fully restored and tenanted.
High Court Building, Little Bourke St, Melbourne (April 2006)
In the face of concerted opposition to demolition, the Department of Justice withdrew the original application and then applied to Heritage Victoria for a permit to modify the building and construct an office tower. The result will be the retention of the front third of the 1926 building, including the facade, entrance foyer and the former Court No. 1. The …
Freemasons Hospital, Clarendon Street, East Melbourne (April 2006)
In 2005, plans were announced to sell the Freemasons Hospital to a consortium made up of Epworth Hospital and ING Real Estate. The purchasers have confirmed that the hospital will continue to provide medical facilities at the site.
Army Recruiting Building (former Army Drill Hall) (April 2006)
The former Army building is now serving as the display apartment for the Milano tower block.
Mitchell House, Elizabeth Street, Melbourne (April 2006)
Mitchell House at the corner of Elizabeth and Lonsdale Streets, Melbourne has been re-painted and upgraded, with obtrusive air-conditioners removed from windows.
420 Spencer St, West Melbourne (April 2006)
Following the extended and successful battle in 2003 to retain the building, another development proposal has been lodged. It would result in reduced height (from the original proposal of 26 storeys down to 13 storeys) and would retain the facade of the original building to a depth of approximately one metre. The Department of Sustainability & Environment is the responsible …
Taroona Hotel, Channel Highway, Taroona (April 2006)
The Planning Tribunal rejected the claim by ADS for preservation of the hotel on historic grounds but rejected the application by the developer on planning grounds. A new design was proposed. However, the acquisition of adjacent land enabled a design that incorporated and provided for adaptive re-use of the existing building. A further outcome is that the City of Kingborough …
Myer Melbourne, Bourke Street and Lonsdale Street, Melbourne (Summer 2006)
Last year ADS nominated parts of the iconic Myer department store for inclusion on the Victorian Heritage Register. The nomination covers two street facades (Bourke St and Lonsdale St), together with the Myer Mural Hall on the 6th Floor. Whilst the application is being assessed, the Coles Myer Group invited expressions of interest from prospective purchasers of the building, with …