The Myer Corporation and Colonial First State have lodged an application for Stage 2 of the redevelopment of the Myers store complex in Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. Because of the size of the project, the Minister of Planning is the Responsible Authority, rather than the City of Melbourne. The application includes the proposal to demolish Lonsdale House. The developers have also …
Chelsea Cinema, Kensington (Autumn 2009)
The Adelaide chapter of ADMS is currently engaged in a battle to ensure the continued operation and preservation of the Chelsea Cinema in the Adelaide suburb of Kensington. Built in 1925, it received an exterior make-over in Deco style in 1941. The Chelsea is on the State Heritage Register both for its Art Nouveau interior by Chris Smith and its …
Penfold’s Building, former Cable Tram Building, cnr Victoria Pde & Brunswick St, Fitzroy (Summer 2008)
Following granting of a demolition permit by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), the distinctive Fitzroy building is now the subject of a hearing in March that may see it added to the Victorian Heritage Register.
Lonsdale House, Lonsdale St, Melbourne (Summer 2008)
Lonsdale House is one of Melbourne’s most iconic Art Deco buildings, largely due to it’s geometric tower. ADS was informed that it was proposed to be demolished as part of the ‘re-development’ of the Myer Lonsdale St store. We have now nominated it to the Victorian Heritage Register and to the National Trust Register, at a State level.
Portside, Burnie (former Burnie Technical School) (Summer 2008)
After an extensive review, Heritage Tasmania advises that Portside will be added to the Tasmanian Heritage Register in its entirety. This represents a significant victory for ADS and a group of dedicated Burnie residents, and hopefully will inform local government in Tasmania about the processes to be followed when dealing with public land.
David Jones Store, Bourke Street (Summer 2008)
The David Jones (DJs) organisation owns three buildings that front onto Bourke Street Mall. Two are Art Deco treasurers – the former Buckley and Nunn Menswear Store at 310 Bourke (north side) and the former Coles Store at 299 Bourke (south side). DJs is under taking a re-development of the stores, but is aware of the heritage of their buildings …
Penfold’s Building, former Cable Tram Building, cnr Victoria Pde & Brunswick St, Fitzroy (Spring 2008)
Following the granting of a demolition permit by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), the distinctive Fitzroy building was nominated by ADMS to the Victorian Heritage Register. The Executive Director of Heritage Victoria rejected the nomination and the State Planning Minister has since decided that the building not be included on the Register. It would appear that the building …
Lonsdale House, Lonsdale St, Melbourne (Spring 2008)
Lonsdale House, with its fabulous Art Deco tower, was nominated by ADMS to the Victorian Heritage Register but was unsuccessful. Following a hearing with a panel from the Historica Buildings Council, the original decision was supported and the panel agreed that it was not of State significance. However, the panel was split in its decision. A major outcome of the …
Kyogle, NSW (Spring 2008)
Local residents at Kyogle in northern New South Wales are currently fighting a decision by the local council to allow the construction of a supermarket on the site occupied by a wonderful interwar shop. We recently inspected the shop, with its exquisite details and finishes, and were incredulous at this decision. However, this is a regular story when a local …
Mildura Base Hospital, Mildura (Spring 2008)
At Mildura, a number of proposals have been mooted for the former Mildura Base Hospital (owned by the Government of Victoria and empty for the last few years) which would require it to be removed from the Heritage Register. The building would seem to be an obvious candidate for adaptive re-use to provide community facilities.