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Threatened building profile:
EQUITY CHAMBERS
EQUITY CHAMBERS
Address:
472-478 Bourke
Street, Melbourne
Significance:
This early 1930's building
demonstrates the application of
traditional architectural details to a 1930's building form. The
Italian Romanesque and Gothic detailing on the façade and some of
the interiors
is of exceptional quality.
Images:
Threats:
An apartment conversion and
large-scale tower has
recently been approved.
Permit Authority:
City of Melbourne and Heritage
Victoria
Permit Date:
2010
Reasons for Permit:
Six floors approved with small
set-back and retention of façade and some internal elements.
What are the chances of
reversing the decision?
Small. The project has been approved.
Can this be avoided in
future?
Only by changing attitudes within
Heritage Victoria and the City of Melbourne council.
Attention required:
Ongoing campaign for above.
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