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The White Hat Guide to the Nicholas Building

Nicholas Building
37 Swanston Street
Melbourne

The Nicholas Building was designed by the architect Harry Norris and built for Alfred Nicholas - the highly successful developer of Aspro. The building was competed in 1926 and is influenced by the 'Chicago Style' of architecture. It adheres to the height limits imposed at that period in the CBD and in these several blocks of Swanston Street that constraining height can also be clearly seen in buildings such as the Manchester Unity Building and Century Building.

The facade is of terra cotta with a deep green faience glaze which was designed to be self cleaning. A delightful feature is the small Cathedral Arcade with its glass roof. Note also in this arcade the (now inactive) mailbox with its glass chute carrying letters down from the floors above. The lifts remain some of the last in Melbourne to be operated by a 'lift lady'.

Initially the building functioned as offices and a mixture of the type of small businesses which do not require a streetfront presence such as milliners, accountants, tailors etc. Over time the mix has changed and in recent decades the building has become home to numbers of smaller artist studios, jewellers and the like. One of the best known artists to have a studio in the building was the late Vali Myers. On the first floor you can find the Poets Bookshop.

Open Studios - Nicholas Building

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Experience a behind the scenes look at Melbourne’s Art and Craft culture during an intimate twilight event. Celebrating its fifth year OPEN STUDIOS Nicholas Building is also a part of a festival of public events – Craft Victoria’s, Craft Cubed. Over two evenings, galleries, retail spaces as well as a diverse group of artists, makers and designers are opening their studio doors. This is your opportunity to commission or purchase original Melbourne made and designed art, fashion, jewellery and bags within a vibrant and unique creative hub…. The Nicholas Building
4pm to 9pm, 27th & 28th August 2009

Nicholas Building, 37 Swanston Street, Melbourne -

Free Enquiries: (03) 9650 2590

Glamourous Garage Sale

Beautiful Christmas decs, curios, fabrics, office furniture, toys, fascinators, party supplies & more
12 to 6pm, Friday 23rd & 10 to 5pm Sat 24th Oct 2009

 

Level 2, Nicholas Building, 37 Swanston St - Melbourne
Enquiries: 0412 837 304

Marché Rouge

Parisian-style night market in Melb CBD art-deco salon. Selling artisanal chocolate by Monsieur Truffe, flowers, fashion, jewellery and more.
5pm to 9pm, 9th & 10th October 2008

 

Salon 205, level 2, 37 Swanston Street - Melbourne
Enquiries: (03) 9654 0030

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