ADS recently submitted a nomination to Heritage Victoria for the listing of the facades of the Myer buildings (Bourke St and Lonsdale St) and the Myer Mural Hall, 6th Floor, Bourke St. The submission was supported by the National Trust. Both buildings were designed by prominent architects, HB and FW Tompkins, and the Mural Hall (6th Floor, Bourke St) features …
Smith Street, Collingwood(Summer 2005)
ADS has been advised by the City of Yarra that the proposed massive 200 apartment redevelopment in Smith Street, Collingwood, has been put ‘on hold’. The development would have resulted in the demolition of the original Coles Store No 1, designed by Harry Norris.
Rivoli Theatre, Camberwell Rd, Camberwell (Summer 2005)
Two major buildings are currently being considered for listing by Heritage Victoria. If successful, it indicates that they are of State significance and stringent controls are imposed under State legislation. They are the Ivanhoe Centre (originally known as the Heidelberg Town Hall) and the Rivoli Theatre, 200 Camberwell Road, Camberwell.
Main Hall, Northcote Town Hall, Northcote (Summer 2005)
ADS and the National Trust have been working with the City of Darebin to preserve the stage area in the wonderful room at the Northcote Town Hall designed by Harry Norris. Agreement has been reached that the stage will be split to enable access to the hall from the stage, and the wood panelling from the front of the stage …
The Centre (former Heidelberg Town Hall), Upper Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe (Summer 2005)
Two major buildings are currently being considered for listing by Heritage Victoria. If successful, it indicates that they are of State significance and stringent controls are imposed under State legislation. They are the Ivanhoe Centre (originally known as the Heidelberg Town Hall) and the Rivoli Theatre, Camberwell.
Grand Hotel, Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon (Summer 2005)
A landmark in the Essendon district, the Grand Hotel in Mt Alexander Rd is to be converted into apartments. The facade and front section of the existing building is to be incorporated into the development.
Burnham Beeches, Sherbrooke (Summer 2005)
We regularly receive requests for information about the status of one of Melbourne’s best Moderne buildings. The latest information is that units within the complex are to be sold off in the near future. ADS has assisted with the publicity brochure.
Myer Melbourne, Bourke Street and Lonsdale Street, Melbourne (Summer 2005)
ADS has submitted a nomination to Heritage Victoria for the listing of the facades of the Myer buildings (Bourke St and Lonsdale St) and the Myer Mural Hall, 6th Floor, Bourke St. The submission is supported by the National Trust.
Smith Street, Collingwood (Spring 2004)
The Collingwood Action Group (CAG), supported by the City of Yarra, the National Trust, and ADS, is continuing its battle to preserve historic buildings in Smith St, Collingwood. A massive development would result in demolition of a number of buildings, including the Coles No 1 store updated to a design by Harry Norris. ADS has carried out research on other former Coles …
Main Hall, Northcote Town Hall, Northcote (Spring 2004)
ADS, the National Trust and the City of Darebin are still discussing the proposed changes to the stage area of a hall designed by noted architect Harry Norris within the Northcote Town Hall complex.