Plans in Motion

17/08/2022

This is a must see for architecture and planning enthusiasts. A love story to Melbourne’s past architecture, the film uses rare archival footage and input from key historian to reimagine the City of Melbourne of old.
Showing at Hoyts tonight and the Sun Theatre (how fitting!) on Friday night.
Can’t make it? Don’t worry, it is also available on MIFF Play till 28 August https://buff.ly/3QxecPf.

The ‘modernisation’ of Melbourne in the 50s razed much of the city, including its elegant cinemas. Now, a Melbourne-made doc brings them back to life.

15/08/2022

Saturday Morning in Gipps Street Collingwood.

14/08/2022

Do you have trouble identifying the architectural style or historical era of dwellings in Victoria? In 2007 the Heritage Council of Victoria published this great little guide. Find it here:

13/08/2022

One day in the past (before pandemics and pocks) I drove past Old Treasury Building Melbourne, only to find this fabulous band preparing to do something great. I was so excited by the prospect I took the picture from the car window. I wonder if anyone out there knows a thing about this?

12/08/2022

Is the mall an ‘avenue of horror’ or the beloved community ‘piaza’. Love them? Hate them? We recommend a listen to this great episode of https://buff.ly/3SxmSGz

11/08/2022

This is a concept design from City of Melbourne’s City Road Masterplan.
City of Melbourne is planning some spectacular placemaking to transform the under dark, dreary and unsafe spaces under bridges and roads. Inspired by work in New York, Toronto and Berlin, the design and approvals for Kingsway underpass is planned for this Financial Year. Can’t wait to see it . You can read about it in here:
https://buff.ly/3oYgf2w

Beneath one of the city’s busiest roads, the council plans to turn a concrete wasteland into a hub for the community, as part of a revamp plan that draws inspiration from New York, Toronto and Berlin.

10/08/2022

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10/08/2022

Isn’t it lovely to be appreciated! Thank you .fly.factory. We’re thrilled that you can keep doing your amazing work.

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09/08/2022

Listen to how a phrenologist (a pseudo science using the contours of the skull to assess mental faculties and character traits) self-published a book about the many benefits, health and otherwise, of living in an octagonal home.
His book, Octagon House: A Home For All, became a sensation. In its wake, hundreds of octagon houses started popping up all over the country. 18th Century Octagon house has lead to a self help movement.

08/08/2022

Melbourne is back and as fabulous as ever. Recently Victorian Quilters Inc. presented the 26th Quilt Showcase at the Melbourne Arts and Quilt Fair. This is ‘Seagulls’ by Lorraine Rogers. Its not the full quilt, just a gorgeous snippet.

07/08/2022

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06/08/2022

Can’t get enough of cities?
Suburbia is a tile-laying game in which each player tries to build up an economic engine and infrastructure that will be initially self-sufficient, and eventually become both profitable and encourage population growth.
Plan, build, and develop a small town into a major metropolis. Use hex-shaped building tiles to add residential, commercial, civic, and industrial areas, as well as special points of interest that provide benefits and take advantage of the resources of nearby towns. Your goal is to have your borough thrive and end up with a greater population than any of your opponents.