Walking tour of Modernist Melbourne – City East
Join us for a captivating exploration of Modernist Melbourne in the east of the CBD, where we’ll uncover architectural treasures that illustrate the transformation of Melbourne’s built environment in the post-WWII period.
Our tour begins with the iconic 1958 ICI building on Nicholson Street, a striking example of International Style architecture featuring clean lines, curtain walls of glass, and an innovative use of reinforced concrete.
From there, you’ll marvel at a range of Brutalist buildings including a fire station, with its raw concrete facades and imposing geometric form, discover cinemas that embraced modernist aesthetics in their streamlined designs, and car parks with sculptural ramps that are as much art as utility.
We’ll also explore brick apartment towers, built between the 1950s and 1980s when the first wave of City Living was all the rage and so much more.
Bring your water bottle and dress for the weather.