Posts Tagged ‘1975’
Ansett House: 501 Swanston Street, Melbourne
This 18 storey brown octagonal plan modern building, originally built by defunct airline Ansett in was completed in 1975.
Following Ansett going into administration it was placed on the market in 2002 1 and eventually purchased by PDG Corporation after which an extensive $19.2 million refurbishment was undertaken in 2004 by L. U. Simon builders.2
Originally one of two towers, the smaller of which, constructed in 1961 was demolished in 2003 and replaced by a residential tower.
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Tags: 18 storey, 1970s, 1975, 20th century, ansett, brown, modern, swanston street | 
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30 Collins Street, Melbourne
30 Collins Street, Melbourne
This distinctive office tower with its saw toothed gold tinted curtain wall facade was erected in 1975 in reinforced concrete and is 15 storeys tall.
The architect was J. Dale Fisher and the developer was Dominion Properties.1
Prior to its construction, the site was occupied by a row of three triple storey terrace houses attached to and at a similar height to the adjacent Melbourne Club building which were remodeled as Pastern House before being sold in September 1955 and earmarked for redevelopment.2
Old County Court: 223 William Street, Melbourne