Description

The foundation stone of the Brighton Municipal Offices was laid on February 13, 1959. The building was officially opened on July 21, 1961 and includes a municipal library, council offices and council chambers.

Echoing Frank Lloyd Wright's design for the Guggenheim Museum in New York, USA, here the exterior is rendered in red brick with white concrete decoration. Grant Featherston designed the interior decoration and furniture, including the circular foyer, council chamber, and two circular meeting rooms, including extant furniture and light fittings.

The building is still used by the City of Bayside for council meetings, and there is a public library onsite.

What's On

Enjoy this unique opportunity to participate in a self-guided tour of the Brighton Council Chambers in its entirety. The 1960s building was designed by Oakley & Parkes and Kevin Knight (design architect) and built by Prentice Builders Pty Ltd, with the interior designed by pioneering furniture and interiors designer Grant Featherston.