Tag Archives: Hassell

Melbourne Open House 2016

Now in it’s ninth year, Melbourne Open House once again pushes the discovery  and appreciation of architecture and the built environment into the mainstream.  With well over 100 different buildings to experience across the weekend, those wishing to indulge their … Continue reading

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Was the Flinders Street Station Competition Value for Money?

Recently the Melbourne media has reported that the winning design for the Flinders Street Station Design Ideas Competition by Hassell and Herzog & De Meuron would cost a whopping $2 billion to build. Naturally this has drawn many to question … Continue reading

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Melbourne Open House 2014

Once a year, on a weekend in the depths of Melbourne’s winter, buildings across the city throw open their doors for the general public to get a behind-the-scenes look at Melbourne’s built environment. This annual event known as Open House … Continue reading

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Flinders Street Station Design Competition: The Red + Black Assessment Part 2

This is part 2 of an assessment of the six shortlisted entries into the Flinders Street Station Design Competition. (If you haven’t read Part 1 click here to see my take on the first 3 Schemes) Eduardo Velasquez + Manuel … Continue reading

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