Ballarat Town Hall Refurbishment
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client City of Ballarat
design team PEA with Morton Dunn Architects
status Complete 1996
location Corner Sturt & Armstrong St, Ballarat Central, Victoria
traditional land owners Wadawurrung People
original Architects Lorenz, Caselli 1870 and Clegg & Miller 1912 & 1924
photography John Gollings
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This project involved a major internal refurbishment and extension to this important historic town hall. Built in stages from 1868-72 with later additions in 1912, the Town Hall is a fine example of Palladian Victorian architecture. The refurbishment includes a new enlarged Council Chamber and reception rooms along with a complete refitting of the municipal offices. A new informal entry extension and forecourt was created at the rear of the building that links through to the formal civic entrance on Sturt Street.
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1998 Property Council of Australia Award [refurbished buildings]
1997 Royal Australian Institute of Architects William Wardell Award