School of Graduate Studies
The University of Melbourne, Grattan Street, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
This project demonstrates a particular strength 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) was progressively restored and adapted to house the University of Melbourne’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, accommodating 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.
RAIA (Victoria) Architecture Award 1996 : Conservation category : commendation
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Heritage data
constructed 1888-91
original architect G.B.H. Austin, Public Works Department
victorian heritage register H 1508
headline photo: Sarah Anderson
photos : Trevor Mein
SELECTED REPORTS HELD
full list : see REPORTS INDEX
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 / APRIL 1995 : 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
