Post Tagged with: "Redevelopment"

A little history of Queen’s Hall

A little history of Queen’s Hall

May 22, 2023

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‘The Queen’s Reading Room’ opened on 24 May 1859 when the south wing of the Library was completed. Restoration works began in 2017 and in 2019, the space was re-opened to the public as the Ian Potter Queen’s Hall.

The redeveloped Ian Potter Queen's Hall.

Revealed today – Architectural designs for State Library Victoria

March 30, 2017

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State Library Victoria is proud to reveal the new designs for its $88.1 million redevelopment, Vision 2020. The new designs, created by internationally acclaimed firms Architectus and Denmark’s Schmidt Hammer Lassen, will transform this iconic Melbourne institution and open up 40% more space to the public.

Interior of Dokk1 - Urban Mediaspace Aarhus. Photograph: Adam Mørk

Architects announced for State Library redevelopment

April 23, 2016

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A partnership of internationally celebrated and multi-award winning designers has been selected to design the $83.1 million State Library Victoria Vision 2020 redevelopment.

State Library Victoria welcomes significant funding announcement

State Library Victoria welcomes significant funding announcement

April 20, 2016

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State Library Victoria has welcomed significant new funding announced last night by Minister for the Creative Industries, Martin Foley.

Designers sought for State Library Vision 2020 Redevelopment

Designers sought for State Library Vision 2020 Redevelopment

October 19, 2015

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An Expression of Interest for a Design Consultant team has been released for the $83 million State Library Victoria Vision 2020 redevelopment project, the Minister for Creative Industries Martin Foley has announced.

The Ian Potter Foundation donates $10 million to restore iconic Queen’s Hall

The Ian Potter Foundation donates $10 million to restore iconic Queen’s Hall

September 10, 2015

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State Library Victoria is delighted to announce that The Ian Potter Foundation will become the lead philanthropic donor for the refurbishment of the Library’s historic Queen’s Hall through a $10 million donation from the Foundation.

Government announces $83.1 million redevelopment of State Library Victoria

Government announces $83.1 million redevelopment of State Library Victoria

April 29, 2015

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State Government announces a major new redevelopment project to transform the State Library Victoria.