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 …
David Jones Store, Bourke Street (Winter 2008)
As reported in Summer 2008, the David Jones (DJs) organisation has provided a lead to other owners of historic city buildings by nominating their three Bourke Street buildings to the Victorian Heritage Register (H2153 and H2154). The buildings are currently undergoing a major revamp to improve the retailing experience, but within the provisions of permits issued by Heritage Victoria. DJs …
Smith Street, Collingwood (April 2006)
The proposed re-development of Smith Street, Collingwood was “called in” by the Minister for Planning and referred to a Planning Development Panel. The PDP approved the project, subject to some “tweaking” of the plans. Completion of the project will result in the restoration of the facade of the Coles Store at 172 Smith St.
Coles Store No 1, Smith Street, Collingwood (April 2006)
The former Coles No 1 store (at 172 Smith Street) now forms part of the massive re-development of Smith Street. Completion of the project will result in the restoration of the facade of the Coles Store. The terms of the permit issued by the City of Yarra state that a report by a “suitably qualified and experienced heritage architect” must …
Coles Store No 1, Smith Street, Collingwood (Winter 2005)
For some time, ADS has been involved with other community groups opposing a massive multi-storey re-development in inner suburban Smith St, Collingwood. If approved, it would result in the demolition of a significant building in the Art Deco style, the former Coles Store No 1. The Coles stores were a chain of low-price outlets across Australia, and the 172 Smith …
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.
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 …
Smith Street, Collingwood (Winter 2004)
Another Harry Norris building is under threat! As part of a proposed massive 200-apartment redevelopment in Smith Street, Collingwood, the original Coles Store No 1 would be demolished. Norris was the architect for the Coles family and was responsible for design of new stores and re-modeling existing stores. ADS is working with the National Trust and the Collingwood Action Group to preserve …