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.
Russell St Police Headquarters Complex, Melbourne (Spring 2001)
We are delighted to report that the future of the classic Art Deco Russell Street Police Complex now seems to be assured. For some time ADS and other heritage bodies have been involved with discussions with Melbourne property developer, Max Moar, and his architects over the plans for the redevelopment of the site, called Concept Blue. Mr Moar has a …
Sports Pavilions, Princes Park, Royal Pde, Carlton (Spring 2001)
There are two fine little sports pavilions in Princes Park, one of which has recently been converted to a cafe/function room. While two of the three stylised iron doors have been removed, they have been replaced with brickwork identical to that in the rest of the building.
Burnham Beeches, Sherbrooke (Winter 2001)
Work on the redevelopment of the classic Sherbrooke house (designed by Harry Norris) appears to have stalled.
Russell St Police Headquarters Complex, Melbourne (Winter 2001)
The planning for the redevelopment of our mini-skyscraper continues, under the watchful eye of Cliff Skinner, Honorary Heritage Officer for ADS. Cliff and ADS President Robin Grow recently met with the owner and architect, who revealed a great understanding of the Deco era and the priceless nature of this building. The plans are currently being reviewed and we are confident …
Mitchell House, Elizabeth St, Melbourne (Winter 2001)
One of Melbourne’s prominent Harry Norris buildings, Mitchell House at 352-362 Elizabeth Street is undergoing a long overdue facelift.