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38-708: The Victorian Architecture Medal is awarded as part of the Victorian Architecture Awards and selected from the AIA Victoria Chapter 'named award' winners, from all direct entry categories and can also be drawn from the winners of the Sustainable Architecture Award, Colorbond Award for Steel Architecture, Melbourne Prize or Regional Prize. The winner of the Medal is judged to be the most outstanding project of

76-677: A RIBA Bronze Medal in 1931. Later Perth Girls' School in Western Australia was awarded a RIBA Bronze Medal in 1939, for the period 1936–1938. British Medical Association (BMA) House at 137 Macquarie Street, Sydney , by architects Fowell and McConnel was presented the RIBA Street Architecture Medal in 1935 for buildings completed in the five years to end of 1933. This was the first time the award had been presented in New South Wales. The RIBA provided

114-1459: A first prize in architecture. When the building was demolished in 1935, the facade was transplanted to the University of Melbourne in Parkville to become the Commerce Building. It is now retained on the facade of the new building being constructed for the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning. Collins Street is Melbourne's premier shopping street and retailers with flagship stores there include: Prada , Louis Vuitton , Moncler , Tiffany & Co , Bulgari , Giorgio Armani , Dior , Bottega Veneta , Saint Laurent , Balenciaga , Celine , TAG Heuer , Paspaley , Cartier , Gucci , Ermenegildo Zegna , Burberry , Bally , Max Mara , Hermès , Dolce & Gabbana , Christian Louboutin , Fendi , Jimmy Choo , Versace , Golden Goose , Berluti , Breitling , Fred , Chopard , Hugo Boss , Van Cleef & Arpels , Omega , Jaeger-LeCoultre , Georg Jensen , Rolex , Loewe , Longchamp , Aesop , Longines , Anthony Squires, Hardy Brothers , Jan Logan, Bremont , Montblanc , Miss Louise and Franck Muller . Major shopping centres include Collins Place , Block Arcade, Georges on Collins , 80 Collins, St Collins Lane , Collins 234 and Centreway. Two theatres,

152-622: A residential house and four apartments in Toorak. This was followed ten years later with the private and remote Grimwade House by McGlashan Everist who were awarded the second Medal in 1963. On only six occasions it has been awarded to projects located outside metropolitan Melbourne (1940, 1963, 1987, 1997, 2022 and 2024). Since 1996 the annual William Wardell Award for Public Architecture has specifically recognised institutional and public buildings. The Dimity Reed Melbourne Prize established in 1997 has become another significant award that addresses

190-466: Is an unusual example of street architecture as it actually faces streets on all four elevations and presents a very interesting treatment of the various facades." In the 1930s the Royal Institute of British Architects began awarding Street Architecture Awards and Bronze Medals to international projects, including Hackett Memorial Buildings at University of Western Australia which was awarded

228-490: Is notable for being the last offshore investment owned by the people of Nauru. It was sold in 2004. Collins Street has been a popular stop over for local ghost tours, with a number of apparent sightings especially around the historical Docklands area. Yarra Trams routes 11 , 12 , 48 and 109 run down Collins Street through the city centre, mainly to terminuses in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, Port Melbourne and

266-581: The Athenaeum and Regent theatres, are both located on Collins Street. These theatres host Australian and international productions and live performances throughout the year. There are many hotels located on Collins Street, with major hotels including the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, The Grand Hyatt Melbourne, The Westin Melbourne, W Hotel Melbourne, Novotel Melbourne on Collins and

304-1067: The Collins Street Baptist Church (1845), the St Michael's Uniting Church (1866) and the Scot's Presbyterian Church (1874). Significant commercial buildings include Alston's Corner (1914) by Nahum Barnet is an excellent surviving example of Edwardian architecture, while the Block Arcade by D.C Askew (1893) is an excellent example of high Victorian mannerist architecture. Towards the financial end are some great examples of high Victorian gothic architecture or "Cathedrals of Commerce". They include William Pitt's Venetian Gothic style Old Stock Exchange (1888), William Wardell 's Gothic Bank (1883) which features some of Melbourne's finest interiors and A.C Goode House designed by Wright, Reed & Beaver (1891). The old Commercial Bank of Australia Limited domed Chamber exists within

342-595: The InterContinental Melbourne at Rialto. The Melbourne Club , a prestigious private social club established in the 19th century is located in renaissance revival style buildings designed by Leonard Terry and built in 1845. The Liberal Party of Australia 's Victorian division is located within Emirates House at 257 Collins Street. The Reserve Bank of Australia 's Victorian branch is located on Collins Street. Its 1960 buildings were once

380-619: The 'Bronze Medal', 'the medal' or the 'RVIA Architecture Award'. During the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s few medals were awarded. It was not until 1987 that an annual medal was awarded consistently and named the Victorian Architecture Medal, and has been given annually until present. In the period following World War II and the resumption of some awards in 1954, the Street Architecture Medal was dropped as an award, with more than 12 years passing since it

418-535: The 'Paris End'), and shopfronts were built in place, including then department store Georges . Around the turn of the 20th century "doing the Block," or walking around in one's finest clothing to be seen, became a pastime for shoppers at the Block Arcade in the retail heart of Collins Street, between Elizabeth and Swanston Streets . During the 1950s and 1960s, the street became subject to extensive redevelopment and many historic buildings were demolished by Whelan

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456-709: The Examining Jury's Report' of the first Victorian award by chair P.A. Oakley and jury were reported in the Journal of the Royal Victorian Institute of Architects in July 1929. "As architects, we feel deeply the proud responsibility enjoyed by members of our profession as sponsors of the city buildings which form possibly the most important visible expression of a city’s individuality and attractions." The jury could recognise any building built within

494-617: The Medal, the Bronze Medal, or Merit Award, but since but since 1987 it has been called the Victorian Architecture Medal. The numbers and categories of awards has expanded and changed over the years. Since the 1990s, some categories have been named after significant architects or firms who have practiced in Victoria. In 2024 the AIA Victoria Chapter received the largest total entries of all Australian States and Territories chapters with 228 submissions across 15 categories for judging. At

532-748: The Victorian Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects . They began with the Street Architecture Medal , awarded between 1929 and 1942. Apart from a single award in 1954, annual awards did not resume until 1964, backdated by one year. To mark the 75th Victorian Architecture Awards in 2003, the Institute published Judging Architecture – Issues, Divisions, Triumphs , which lists all awards since 1929. The most prestigious award has been variously called

570-748: The Wrecker , despite the efforts of the National Trust and the Save Collins Street group. While some examples of Boom Style architecture survive, the grandest examples were lost to the wrecker's ball. Of the major losses, the most significant were the large Victorian buildings including the Federal Coffee Palace , Colonial Mutual Life building, Robb's buildings, Queen Victoria Buildings, City of Melbourne Bank, Scott's Hotel, Melbourne Mansions and APA building. Many of

608-429: The architects and citizens of our State..." and secondly that "...due recognition by his fellow practitioners and fellow citizens may be made of the high achievement of the architect responsible for a building deemed worthy of this award..." . It was also noted that a competition was to be held for the design of the bronze plaque to be attached to the winning building, open to RVIA Members and students. In July 1930 it

646-415: The architects with a bronze medal to be affixed to the building and a signed diploma. It was planned at the time for an award to be presented every three years to a new building in New South Wales. A long pause caused by World War II and a slow return to a regular annual architecture awards in Victoria saw none given until 1954 at around which time the Street Architecture Medal was replaced and renamed with

684-425: The awards held on Friday 7 June, 2024 a total of 15 named awards, 24 architecture awards and 22 commendations were presented. This architecture -related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Collins Street, Melbourne Collins Street is a major street in the central business district of Melbourne , Victoria, Australia . It was laid out in the first survey of Melbourne,

722-534: The buildings destroyed in this era were documented by architectural photographer Mark Strizic and can be found in the archives of the State Library of Victoria . One of the most popular public art statues in Melbourne, Larry La Trobe created by artist Pamela Irving , faces Collins Street from the northern end of Melbourne City Square . Between 2003 and 2005, Collins Street was extended west beyond its previous termination at Spencer Street , starting with

760-485: The city or environment. Two exceptions were the awarding of the Medal to John Wardle Architecture for a private residence, Balnarring Beach House in 1997 and to Wood Marsh for the Yve Apartments on St Kilda Road in 2006. Changes to the concept of 'public architecture' as the basis for the judging of the award occurred after World War II. The first post war Medal was awarded in 1954 to Roy Grounds House for

798-400: The civic and public realm contributions of architecture to the city, but does not focus solely on the experience of the 'street'. The Royal Victorian Institute of Architect's (RVIA) 'Street Architecture Medal' is considered the predecessor and equivalent of the current Victorian Architecture Medal. It was first awarded in 1929 and consecutively 14 times until 1942. The Street Architecture Award

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836-514: The early 19th century. He subsequently became the first governor of the colony of Van Diemen's Land , later to become the state of Tasmania . At the western end of the street was Batman's Hill , named for the Tasmanian adventurer and grazier John Batman , who built a house at the base in April 1836, where he lived until his death in 1839. The first major street improvements were carried out in

874-477: The location for the first footpath cafes in the city. As with all main streets in the Melbourne city centre, the Hoddle Grid is exactly 99 feet wide which would allow for the installation of trams in 1885. Blocks further west centred around Queen Street became the financial heart of Melbourne in the 19th century, the preferred home of major banks and insurance companies, a tradition which continues today with

912-447: The mid-1850s, including bluestone curbs and gutters, and the introduction of gas lighting in 1855. The first street trees were elms , planted in 1875. A cable tram line was laid in 1886 and was operational until 1930 when it was electrified. Throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the top end of Collins Street, known as Collins Street East, was dominated by the rooms of medical professionals. The prestigious Melbourne Club

950-481: The most prestigious office blocks and skyscrapers found along its length. As laid out by the surveyor Robert Hoddle , it was exactly one mile in length and one and half chains (99 feet (30 m)) wide. The street was named for Lieutenant-Governor David Collins who led a group of settlers in establishing a short-lived settlement at Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula , south of Melbourne, in

988-450: The national office for the bank. Australian financial services group Macquarie are located within the luxury 80 Collins precinct. Similarly, most global financial institutions with a presence in Melbourne, such as Goldman Sachs and Lazard , have their headquarters located on Collins Street. The majority are located within the prestigious 101 Collins Street, contributing to the reputation that Collins Street enjoys to this day. Nauru House

1026-584: The opening of the bridge over Southern Cross station and Wurundjeri Way on 18 December 2002, with the street ending outside the new ANZ and Myer headquarters further in the Docklands development. It has since been extended further west to create an intersection between Bourke Street and Collins Streets, two of Melbourne's most important streets. As Melbourne's commercial and former shopping centre, Collins Street possesses some of Melbourne's best examples of Victorian architecture . Large churches include

1064-458: The original 1837 Hoddle Grid , and soon became the most desired address in the city. Collins Street was named after Lieutenant-Governor of Tasmania David Collins who led a group of settlers in establishing a short-lived settlement at Sorrento in 1803. The eastern end of Collins Street has been known colloquially as the ' Paris End' since the 1950s due to its numerous heritage buildings, old street trees, high-end shopping boutiques, and as

1102-460: The past five years, with the objectives of the award listed as twofold — "Firstly, that buildings which notably contribute to the civic beauty and architecture of the cities of this State should be publicly singled out and acknowledged, in order that universal appreciation of their good qualities and emulation of their characteristics may be encouraged, and that through this means a widespread sense of civic responsibility may be developed and fostered in

1140-535: The post modern 333 Collins Street tower. It was designed by Lloyd Tayler and Alfred Dunn and built in 1891. Some of Australia's tallest buildings are along Collins Street, including the Rialto Towers , Collins Place towers 1 & 2, Nauru House , 120 Collins Street and 101 Collins Street and ANZ World Headquarters (at 380 Collins Street, which is integrated into the old Stock Exchange and Gothic Bank). The 1929 built Francis House at 107 Collins Street,

1178-420: The year, by definition making it 'a building, place or structure of exceptional merit', often winning multiple prizes across different award categories. A cast circular bronze medal is awarded to the winner and usually affixed on the winning project in a prominent position. The medal winner usually has a strong civic and public character with architectural qualities that contribute to the greater public realm of

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1216-531: Was a concept imported from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) that had established an award with the same name in 1923, an idea which had been around since before World War I . The award was created to encourage design excellence in architecture and increase public interest in the 'street architecture' of London . The first award for best public building in London was made to W. Curtis Green for Wolseley House at 157–160 Piccadilly. The 'Extracts from

1254-418: Was a dominant cultural presence after its founding in 1838. Collins Street was also the location of Grosvenor Chambers (9 Collins Street) which was Australia's first custom designed studio complex, and was used by many prominent Australian artists. With the development of the suburbs, doctors relocated from their residences, set back from the street by substantial gardens along Collins Street East (now known as

1292-608: Was announced that the design competition for the Street Architecture 'plaque' was won by Mr. J.C. Barton and Mr. H.J. Tribe. The first medal was presented to Francis House at 107 Collins Street in Melbourne, a narrow fronted five storey office building with a ground level shopfront, designed by architects and cousins Blackett and Forster. William Blackett was the then president of the RVIA in his second term (1928–1930). The building still stands in near original condition. It

1330-405: Was built in 1927–1928 for the established pharmacists and chemists, Henry Francis & Co. It was notable for its bronze shopfront details and beige and orange retractable awning, inspired by the shopping streets of Paris and New York, greatly contributing to the characterisation of the area as the 'Paris End' of Collins Street . In 1936 the president of the RVIA described the purpose of the award

1368-510: Was last judged and awarded. Perhaps responding to the rise of modernism and new concerns in architecture it was seen as outmoded and out of date, although there was a widespread use of the term 'Bronze Medal' often for housing projects during the period it is unclear if these medals equate to the status of the current Victoria Architecture Medal. Note: Notes: RVIA Street Architecture Medal Victorian Architecture Awards The Victorian Architecture Awards are granted annually by

1406-429: Was the first building awarded the Street Architecture Medal and was designed by architects Blackett and Forster for pharmacists Henry Francis & Co. It still stands in near original condition, a handsome but narrow fronted five storey commercial building with a fine grained street level shopfront currently leased by Bally. The Bank of New South Wales Melbourne building, completed in 1857, earned architect Joseph Reed

1444-588: Was to "encourage excellence of design and public interest in street architecture, the Institute having decided to examine annually buildings completed during the previous three years and to award a medal for a building of exceptional merit" . Describing the 1937 medal winning project the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Building on Spring Street in East Melbourne by Leighton Irwin and Roy K. Stevenson "The Jury considers that this

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