Bank of Australasia
394 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000.
Summary:
- Constructed in 1876.
- Designed by Reed & Barnes.
- Listed on the Victorian Heritage Register (no. 603264).
Building Description:
The Bank of Australasia is now known as the Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) Bank.
The former Bank of Australasia building is of architectural significance as an example of conservative Renaissance Revival design applied to a corner location. The top three storeys were added in 1929 and designed to match the original building in style and materials, however the interior was completely reconstructed.
A mezzanine level was added within the ground floor banking chamber with ornate metal balustrades and a light well was built through the centre of the building culminating in a glazed sky light over the banking chamber.
The ANZ Bank sold the building in 1974, ending 98 years of occupancy. The building is now the Sebel Hotel.
The Bank of Australasia is now known as the Australia & New Zealand (ANZ) Bank.
The former Bank of Australasia building is of architectural significance as an example of conservative Renaissance Revival design applied to a corner location. The top three storeys were added in 1929 and designed to match the original building in style and materials, however the interior was completely reconstructed.
A mezzanine level was added within the ground floor banking chamber with ornate metal balustrades and a light well was built through the centre of the building culminating in a glazed sky light over the banking chamber.
The ANZ Bank sold the building in 1974, ending 98 years of occupancy. The building is now the Sebel Hotel.
