Shaun Carney has written an opinion piece 'A piece of history is demolished for a slice of retail sameness' in The Age this morning which outlines why he thinks the 'reasons given for revamping this part of the city are spurious'. I find it hard not to agree with him but read the article and make up your own mind.
If the developer can get their head around preserving Lonsdale House and finding another way of getting the goods to the shops efficiently, what can they do?
They don't have to look very far for inspiration. These are examples of Art Deco buildings in Melbourne that have all found a new life, while maintaining their historical and architectural context.
Middle Brighton Baths with contemporary additions
former factory, now BYFAS Apartments
former BALM Paint factory, now a self storage company
former McPhersons Hardware Showroom, now a gym, food court & offices
former garage, now Mosskito Restaurant
former United Kingdom Hotel, now the most beautiful McDonalds in the world
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