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The Munro Site and Life Between Buildings at the Munro Site Community Hub | City Room

Description

Munro Development – New Community Hub 

Part of the Queen Victoria Market Precinct Renewal Program, the Munro Site will house the city’s largest Community Hub in one of Australia’s most sustainable mixed-use developments – designed by Six Degrees in collaboration with Bates Smart. The Community Hub will accommodate ground level retail, a library with Makerspace, an events room and a landscaped terrace. Affordable housing is accommodated in the upper levels over (not accessible). The facility sits over the new QVM basement carpark which will free up space for a new city park on the current carpark location. The facade has been designed by artist Rose Nolan as a public artwork.

Now nearing completion, this is your chance to get an early look inside.

What's On

The Munro Site and Life Between Buildings

Join a conversation about the heritage and planning behind the Munro Site as part of Queen Vic Market’s Precinct Renewal and how it will be of tremendous benefit to the Community. Hear stories from the source on a fascinating site and its transformation over time. Looking at contemporary culture, ancient history and considered planning informing the evolution of the precinct to encourage more community engagement and life between buildings.

Speakers:

Rose Nolan – Visual Artist who designed the façade artwork Screen Works (ENOUGH-NOW/EVEN/MORE-SO)

David Munro – Member of the Munro family who owned the Site for over 100 years

Prof. Rob Adams AM – City Architect, City of Melbourne, key

Belinda Ross – Expert on the market’s history, archaeology and cultural heritage, University of Melbourne

Images: (1, 2) Munro Building - City Room. (3) Public Art Installation by Rose Nolan – Screen Works (ENOUGH-NOW/EVEN/MORE-SO). (4) Solar panels on external façade, from internally. (5) Community Hub arrival. Photos: Dan Preston.

Important Details

Time & Date

Saturday 30 + Sunday 31 July
Tours run 10am, 12pm, 3pm

Saturday 30 July, 1pm
Panel Discussion - 45 min talk, 20 min Q&A

Speakers:
Rose Nolan - Visual Artist who designed the façade artwork Screen Works (ENOUGH-NOW/EVEN/MORE-SO)
David Munro - Member of the Munro family who owned the Site for over 100 years
Prof. Rob Adams AM - City Architect, City of Melbourne, key
Belinda Ross - Expert on the market’s history, archaeology and cultural heritage, University of Melbourne

Bookings not required. Capacity is limited and operates on a first come, first in basis.

Accessibility

Fully wheelchair accessible
Accessible bathroom
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Location

Munro site, corner of Therry and Queen Streets (opposite Queen Victoria Market)

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