The University of Melbourne, Grattan Street, Parkville
client The University of Melbourne
This project demonstrates the particular strengths of the practice
— the development of a complex brief for the sensitive re-use of an historic building and the ability to confidently deliver all architectural and heritage objectives, resulting in an award winning project.
The former Teacher Training College (The 1888 Building) has been progressively restored and adapted to house the University's School of Graduate Studies. The fabric of the old residential building was extensively refurbished, new building and IT services introduced and dining and bar facilities provided. A new extension, set in an internal courtyard, was designed to accommodate seminar rooms and a student café. Located on the internal side of the site, the contemporary jewel-box-like extension balances the tradition of the old and provides a clear and tangible link between the School and the rest of the campus.
constructed 1888-91
victorian heritage register H 1508
ORIGINAL ARCHITECT G.B.H. Austin, Public Works Department
photo Trevor Mein
1888 Building precinct: landscape conservation management plan
Carol Frank-Mas & Associates
April 1995 : conservation management plan
Former Melbourne Teacher's College, 1888 Building:
conservation management plan
Allom Lovell & Associates
March 1994 : conservation management plan
Melbourne University 1888 Building Review of significance of the Landscape and proposed extent of registration
Allom Lovell & Associates
October 1997 : landscape study
OTHER PROJECTS INCLUDE
Queen's College, Parkville
Storey Hall, RMIT
Vice-Chancellor's residence, The University of Melbourne
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