A quick question

Modular · 26 Apr 2015, 2:14 pm

is the Argus building still abandoned/accessible?

Thanks,
-Modular

phytrix · 26 Apr 2015, 2:21 pm

There's a good way to find out

Researching and finding a way to infiltrate a site is all part of the fun!

Echo · 26 Apr 2015, 2:52 pm

No and no.

Crispex · 26 Apr 2015, 4:10 pm

Yep definitely not, its been under heavy renos and MIT is expected to move in later this year.
If you're interested in the architecture you may get in via Open House Melbourne http://www.openhousemelbourne.org/build ... s-building

Nick · 26 Apr 2015, 8:05 pm

Oh man, so many rooftop BBQs on this place. You're a few years too late though,
It's still accessible in that it's open to the public,
Place has been done up really nicely,
This was 2011,

And here's a pic from ye-oldey days,

The most interesting part of this building has to be the clock tower, which, lacks a clock. The building was built in 1924 and the clock tower was never finished, the plans to re-develop the Argus included adding the clock, it will be interesting to see if it ever eventuates.
Here's part of the origional design, which includes a clock:

Crispex · 26 Apr 2015, 9:11 pm

Nick wrote: Here's part of the origional design, which includes a clock:

I'm told they were going to put a dome on it...