Beaurepaire Centre
The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Expertise heritage management planning • architecture • conservation works
Client The University of Melbourne
Client The University of Melbourne
The Beaurepaire Centre (1956-57) is an assured and joyful example of the Post-War Melbourne Regional style (Melbourne School), distinguished by structural expression, radical functionalism and bold use of colour and texture.
In 2003, we undertook careful, sympathetic upgrading and conservation of the building to provide modern facilities — updating the services and technology, bringing the building up to current statutory standards and providing for the sports tackled by today’s students.
Our work included the complete refurbishment of the pool and provision of a new gymnasium and program areas, a new lift and disabled access. As with many University works involving state registered heritage buildings, the project began with a conservation management plan to provide direction.
RAIA (Victoria) Architecture Award 2004 : John George Knight Award : Heritage category
RAIA The Lachlan Macquarie Award 2004 : joint winner
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Heritage data
constructed 1956-57
original architect Eggleston, Macdonald & Secomb
victorian heritage register H 1045
photos : John Gollings
SELECTED REPORTS HELD
full list : see REPORTS INDEX
Beaurepaire Centre, University of Melbourne: conservation management plan
Allom Lovell & Associates / DECEMBER 2001 : CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
