 Building of the year Of all the Buildings constructed in Australia during the post-war period this Motel Building is probably the most dramatic. Its lavish sweeping eaves and balconies designed to protect the guest rooms from the hot inland sun give the building a sculptural feeling of unusual quality. The Architect has indeed achieved an "organic fusion of forms, functions, structure and volumes". This building breaks new ground for Multi-storey buildings in this country. The concept of the box, the early symbol of 20th Century Modern, has here given way to a truly organic structure. Architecture and Arts - December 1963, Melbourne     photos : © et client : Moteliers Limited engineers structural and hydraulic : Quigan Gam & Sellick engineers mechanical : K. Bishop builder : G. Flamia Construction |
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