SMARTER • STRATA MATTERS
Standing the test of time
Photos: Fender Katsalidis
One of Melbourne’s famous
represented the commencement of
busy and generates a great deal of
architects, Nonda Katsalidis, who
a new wave of CBD living and multi-
attention from street traffic.
was a mastermind behind Melbourne
residential developments, taking cues
Terrace, was recently awarded the
from early 20th-century European
prestigious Enduring Architecture
modernism.
Award.
The building has six to eight storeys
Completed in 1994, the Melbourne
featuring 60 residential apartments
Terrace project located in Queen
of various sizes plus carparks, and
"Longevity is essential in defining a
Street was one of the first new
three commercial lots including a small
apartment blocks constructed in
office, a retail tenancy and a café.
city's design over a sustained period
Melbourne's CBD.
VBCS Community Manager, Jared
As a result of its construction,
Jones, who manages the building says
interest in city living flourished, as
it is an honour to be involved with
did the revival of Melbourne Terrace’s
such an active and hands-on owners
given to buildings of at least 25 years of
location, previously renown for
community at Melbourne Terrace.
age that are of outstanding merit and
run-down industrial and low-grade
“We’ve managed this iconic building
that, considered in a contemporary
for years and I love its history. It’s in
context, remain important as high-
a fantastic location, the café is always
quality works of architecture.
retail premises. Mr Katsalidis said Melbourne Terrace
Mr Katsslidis had previously said Melbourne Terrace showed how quality can withstand design trends and still be relevant.
and it's an honour to be recognised for making such a contribution," he said. The Enduring Architecture Award is
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