Tag: modernist

Cute tiled postwar office block by – Harry Bloom (!)

Original post 2 November 2019 Photos 1 October 2019 #LaurensHouse in #LonsdaleStreet is a building that just wasn’t highlighted until the @nationaltrustvic started doing a review of CBD post war stuff a few years ago, and I said (or maybe it was someone else) said what about this one with the 50s #pinktiles? Turns out … Continue reading Cute tiled postwar office block by – Harry Bloom (!)

Queens College Melbourne University – Eakins Hall

The speccy #EakinsHall at #QueensCollege #Melbourne University was built 1962. Love that folded timber ceiling, presumably cladding some interesting trusses. Designed by #BatesSmartMcCutcheon, it makes and interesting comparison with their Wilson Hall of a few years before. The walls are #concreteblock, meant to emulate stone (which they don’t). Great low hanging copper #canisterlights, and a … Continue reading Queens College Melbourne University – Eakins Hall