Restoring our Icons Peter Lovell and Fraser Brown, Lovell Chen Architect and Heritage Consultants

Tuesday 18th May 6pm to 7pm

Peter Lovell and Fraser Brown talk about their work on Australia’s first World Heritage Listed site.

Major conservation and restoration work has been undertaken on the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens over the past four decades. Architecture and heritage consultants Peter Lovell and Fraser Brown from Lovell Chen have actively contributed to the renaissance of the complex that culminated in its 2005 inscription on the World Heritage List.

Projects undertaken at various times included the removal of massive additions, external and internal fabric conservation, and subtle adaptive reuse works. They were responsible for reroofing works, including the stabilisation and re-slating of the dome, and extensive render repair and reconstruction – the north façade has largely been rebuilt. Inside, the 1901 decorative treatment was investigated and reconstructed and the vast area of the main floor progressively replaced.

Most recently, an archaeological investigation of the site was undertaken to search for traces of historic garden beds and other landscape features that might provide a basis for the German Garden’s reconstruction, which will be undertaken according to the original 19th century design.

Join us at Melbourne Museum to hear how these men have approached the architectural and landscape conservation and restoration of this iconic site.

State: VIC

Where: Age Theatre, Melbourne Museum

When: Tuesday 18th May 6pm to 7pm

Cost: Free but bookings essential. Places are limited.

Contact: Telephone 13 11 02.