Tag: Apple Federation Square
Proposal to revamp ‘long-forgotten’ corner of Federation Square
A “long-forgotten” corner of Melbourne’s Federation Square whose tenancies have sat empty for more than three years will be revamped and adapted for a new food and wine venue.
Fed Square to become part of Melbourne Arts Precinct transformation
Melbourne’s Federation Square will become part of the transformed Melbourne Arts Precinct, which will be overseen by a new governing body.
Vic gov’t commits $20m to rejuvenate Fed Square
The Victorian government has pledged $20 million to upgrade Federation Square and released a findings of a review into the square’s built environment, governance and operational arrangements.
Federation Square earns heritage status for cultural significance
The Heritage Council of Victoria has determined that Federation Square is to be added to the Victorian Heritage Register.
Public consultation period begins on review of Federation Square’s future
The Victorian government has begun a public consultation process over the governance of Melbourne’s Federation Square and the “way it functions as a public place.”
Heritage Victoria spurns ‘unacceptable’ Fed Square demolition plan, Apple store canned
Heritage Victoria has rejected Federation Square management’s application to demolish the Yarra Building to make way for a Foster and Partners-designed Apple store.
Apple Fed Square detractors launch symbolic buy-back crowdfunding campaign
A group of campaigners seeking to stop the construction of an Apple shop in Federation Square has launched a symbolic bid to buy back the precinct for the public.
Fed Square applies for demolition permit to make way for Apple shop
A permit application has been submitted for the demolition of the Yarra building at Federation Square to make way for the construction of an Apple store.
Fed Square recommended for heritage protection
The executive director of the Heritage Victoria has recommended that Federation Square should be included on the Victorian Heritage Register.
Council report slams Foster and Partners’ revised Apple Fed Square proposal
A City of Melbourne planning officers’ report has lambasted the revised designs for an Apple flagship store at Federation Square by Foster and Partners.
Fed Square granted interim heritage protection
Melbourne’s Federation Square has been granted a four-month reprieve from the “imminent threat [to] its cultural heritage significance.”
Federation Square nominated for state heritage listing
The National Trust fast-tracked its nomination for Federation Square to be added to the Victorian Heritage Register due to “significant changes proposed” on the site.
Federation Square Apple store redesigned
Federation Square has released refreshed designs of the proposed Apple flagship store, which have been significantly altered following a series of design workshops.
Australia’s first ‘national survey’ of Indigenous design
A “national survey” of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander design will feature in an exhibition that will take place in Federation Square.
For what shall it profit a city if it loses its civic soul? A plea to preserve Melbourne’s Fed Square
Monash University’s professor of history Graeme Davison considers Melbourne’s long-held dreams for a civic square, and cautions against the proposed Apple store “may be a first perilous step down the slippery slope towards full commercialisation.”
Design of Apple Fed Square requires a fundamental rethink
Landscape architect and urban designer Ron Jones considers the concept proposal for an Apple store at Federation Square.
Foster and Partners’ Apple Fed Square design to be supervised by steering committee
A new steering committee, formed in response to the City of Melbourne’s concerns, has developed a set of principles that will guide the design development of the Apple store in Federation Square.
Victorian Greens, City of Melbourne urge radical rethink of Apple Fed Square
The Victorian Greens has told the state government to “go back to the drawing board” and City of Melbourne will lobby for a “significant redesign” of the Apple store at Federation Square.
Vanessa Bird: Federation Square needs a masterplan
Vanessa Bird, president of the Victorian chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects, argues that a detailed masterplan is sorely needed to ensure proposed changes to Melbourne’s Federation Square are successful.
How’d you like them Apples?
Tania Davidge says that the Victorian government has offered Melbourne’s “heart and soul” to Apple with a site for a new store on Federation Square. “Quite frankly, the price is too high.”
