Located on the corner of Dudley St, 420 Spencer is the best example of Streamline Moderne in West Melbourne. Melbourne City Council has a height limit of 8 storeys in this precinct. However, an application has been made for its demolition and replacement with a 26 storey apartment tower with a total floor space of 25,500 square metres. Under Victorian …
Army Band Building, Albert Park (Winter 2002)
Following the transfer from the Commonwealth to the State of Victoria, this classic red-brick building is now occupied by Parks Victoria, and its purpose-built hall is used for practice by the Victorian Symphony Orchestra.
Wimmera Livestock Bazaar, Hamilton St, Horsham (Winter 2002)
We reported recently that one of Australia’s more unusual Art Deco buildings, the Wimmera Livestock Bazaar in Horsham, had been listed by Heritage Victoria. The listing was opposed by the Horsham Council and the building owners. At a recent hearing, the National Trust and the ADS were successful in their submission that this unique building be added to Victoria’s Heritage …
Wimmera Livestock Bazaar, Hamilton St, Horsham (Autumn 2002)
One of Australia’s more unusual Art Deco buildings is the Wimmera Livestock Bazaar in Hamilton St, Horsham. Built in 1936, it is a good example of the Moderne style with Egyptian influences. Thanks to our friends at the National Trust, the building was proposed for listing by Heritage Victoria and has now been registered.
Davis Relova Laundry, Hoddle St, Richmond (Autumn 2002)
The development of the former Davis Relova laundry complex into residential units is now proceeding. We are looking forward to the restoration of the facade.
McPherson’s Building, Collins St, Melbourne (Autumn 2002)
The McPherson’s Building at 546-566 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 …
Davis Relova Laundry, Hoddle St, Richmond (Summer 2002)
All that remains of the classic blue Davis Relova laundry in Hoddle St, Richmond is the facade, awaiting the development of a series of units on the site.
Burnham Beeches, Sherbrooke (Summer 2002)
Harry Norris’s famous nautical moderne residence at Sherbrooke has been sold to a group that intends to turn it into a residential centre for the aged.
Russell St Police Headquarters Complex, Melbourne (Summer 2002)
Apartments in the Art Deco tower at the former Russell Street Police HQ are now being marketed and a display apartment has been set up on the ground floor, featuring some very fine Deco flourishes. At the same time, work has commenced on the restoration of the exterior.
Freemasons Hospital, Clarendon Street, East Melbourne (Summer 2002)
Freemasonry Victoria are proceeding with their proposal to erect two large apartment towers at the site of the Stephenson & Turner hospital in Clarendon Street, East Melbourne, and this proposal is attracting great opposition from local residents. However, the development will retain the Art Deco hospital building.