Urban Reconnection redefines urban living, balancing contemporary needs with a deep respect for history and a commitment to fostering community connections. This project embodies critical regionalism by honoring the historical character of its location, incorporating Victorian and Art Deco elements that highlight the area’s unique heritage. The design blends public and residential spaces, promoting community interaction in a vibrant urban environment.
View within site, highlighting the reconnection of laneways within Melbourne CBD
Urban Reconnection Project located in Melbourne CBD on the corner of Bourke Street and Hardware Lane.
Perspective view from Hardware Lane
Ground Floor Plan
Perspective Illustrations
Elevations
Elevation and Section Illustration Detail
Emily Shewan, View within site, highlighting the reconnection of laneways within Melbourne CBD
Emily Shewan, Perspective view from Hardware Lane
Emily Shewan, Ground Floor Plan
Emily Shewan, Perspective Illustrations
Emily Shewan, Elevations
Emily Shewan, Elevation and Section Illustration Detail
In the spirit of reconciliation Monash University acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.