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Ted Baillieu, The Architect Premier – Part 2

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Michael Smith

From November 2010 through to March 2013, Victoria had Ted Baillieu, an architect, as Premier. This post is part two of a four part interview with Mr Baillieu discussing a broad range of built environment issues. If you missed part … Continue reading →

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The complexity of Fishermans Bend. Interview with Rob McGauran

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Michael Smith

Fisherman’s Bend has a long history as an industrial, commercial and scientific precinct close to but disconnected from Melbourne’s CBD. Towards the end of the previous State Government’s term, the then Planning Minister, Matthew Guy, rezoned part of the massive … Continue reading →

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Seven 17 Bourke, A visit to the Channel Nine Studio

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Michael Smith

After an unexpected hiatus, due to several projects running ‘outside hours’, I am pleased to return to exploring Architecture in Melbourne. Recently this exploration took me to the workplace of a keen Architecture enthusiast who is both a reader of … Continue reading →

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When the wheels fall off

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Michael Smith

After discussing so much brilliant architecture in Melbourne, the time has come to discuss what is, in my opinion, a blight on our skyline. It is a structure which features a calamity of mistakes and bad decisions by various groups … Continue reading →

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