ACMI in Melbourne’s Federation Square has reopened to the public after a $40 million renewal project. The ACMI team wanted the redevelopment to be an experience-led architectural transformation, appointing Melbourne-based BKK Architects to work in parallel with exhibition and experience designers Publicis Sapient The blended approach created a clear remit for both organisations whilst at […]
The decision by Heritage Victoria to refuse the application to demolish the square’s Yarra Building to make way for a new Apple store has been welcomed by The Australian Institute of Architects. Heritage Victoria said it had refused the application because it would cause “an unacceptable and irreversible detrimental impact on the cultural heritage significance of […]
Refined designs of the Apple Global Flagship Store at Fed Square have been released after a series of design workshops involving Fed Square Management, the Victorian Government, Melbourne City Council and Apple. The plans for the store are surrounded by controversy, with thousands of people petitioning against it online after the Victorian government announced plans […]
Inspired by honeycombs and designed by Melbourne's Maddison Architects, Federation Square's newest outdoor addition is part sculpture and part public shelter.