Deeply embedded in the heart of Rothelowman, a visionary manifesto transcends conventional design, informing the interplay of environment and innovation in architectural design. By integrating cultural insights with a pioneering spirit, Rothelowman has created architecture that is both aesthetically compelling and enduringly relevant for more than 20 years. In simple terms, a manifesto is a […]
Foolscap Studio elevates the cultural currency of ANZ Gothic Bank, one of Melbourne’s architectural gems, in a remarkable restoration, writes Kiri Sawtell for inside. ‘A museum where you can bank’ was the brief given to Melbourne-based practice Foolscap Studio tasked with reviving ANZ’s historic Gothic Bank. The newly restored space, which reopened in May, showcases […]
Heritage restoration and conservation architecture is an ongoing learning and unlearning process. It demands interdisciplinary collaboration, strategy, a willingness to compromise and a penchant for adapting and improvising, as these industry figures tell inside. The purpose of heritage restoration and conservation is subject to ongoing evolution. Victorian-era art historian John Ruskin equated restoring buildings with […]