[can-talk] purpose built museums/galleries in heritage precinctsdeveloped by local government

I'd also be interested in this information. The Town Hall which is part of
our gallery building is to be refurbished / redeveloped. The buildings are
late 1930s with some good country Art Deco features.
Regards
m

Merle Hathaway
Director
Horsham Regional Art Gallery
80 Wilson Street
Horsham, Victoria 3400
Australia
 
03 5362 2880
0447 595455
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Kate Gregory [mailto:kgregory at claremont.wa.gov.au] 
Sent: Wednesday, 28 May 2008 4:04 PM
To: can-talk at collectionsaustralia.net
Subject: [can-talk] purpose built museums/galleries in heritage
precinctsdeveloped by local government

Hello all,

 

I am looking for examples of purpose built galleries and museums in
redevelopments of significant heritage precincts for mixed commercial
use by local governments. I am interested in finding out about
Australian examples, but also international. 

 

The Town of Claremont is in the process of planning for redevelopment of
a significant heritage precinct around the Claremont Railway Station
(built 1886). Claremont Museum would like to see a purpose built
museum/gallery/cultural centre incorporated into this planning, as well
as interpretation of the history of the site throughout the precinct. I
am doing some preliminary research into models for such developments -
and would appreciate any examples of purpose built museums and galleries
included in redevelopments of heritage precincts by local government. 

 

Any examples - inspired and what to avoid - would be gratefully
received! 

 

Many thanks,

 

Kate

 

Dr Kate Gregory

Curator and Museum Manager

Claremont Museum

 

66 Victoria Ave

Claremont, W.A. 6910

t: 08 9285 4347

f: 08 9285 4346

e: kgregory at claremont.wa.gov.au <mailto:kgregory at claremont.wa.gov.au>