Re-modelling of the stage in the main hall at the Northcote Town Hall has been completed and the hall is now accessible from the stage. The space has been re-painted and cleared of stored furniture.
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 …
Capitol Bakeries Building, cnr Chapel St & Toorak Rd, South Yarra (April 2006)
A permit has been issued by the City of Stonnington for the demolition of the Capitol Bakeries building and construction of a tower. The developer has until September 2008 to commence works but at present the building remains in place.
Mitchell House, Elizabeth Street, Melbourne (April 2006)
Mitchell House at the corner of Elizabeth and Lonsdale Streets, Melbourne has been re-painted and upgraded, with obtrusive air-conditioners removed from windows.
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.
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 …
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.
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.