Building an icon

Celebrating 40 years under the Spire

Tours

This image features an elegant and minimalistic interior design within the Arts Centre Melbourne Theatres building with a deep red color theme. A red velvet bench is positioned on the left side, and next to it, a modern table lamp with a rectangular gold base and a red lampshade sits atop a white marble side table. The background wall is paneled with smooth red velvet, and the overall lighting creates a warm, luxurious ambiance.

Image: Tom Blachford

A limited-edition tour of the architectural, art and interior design highlights of Arts Centre Melbourne's Theatres Building.

Join us to discover the story of this iconic building under the Spire, home to the much-loved State Theatre, Playhouse and Fairfax Studio.

Walk through the halls designed by Australia's modernist architectural pioneer Sir Roy Grounds and hear how his bold vision shaped Melbourne's cultural landmark.

Experience the lush interiors created by Oscar-winning designer John Truscott, whose decadent Hollywood style transformed Arts CentreMelbourne into a luxurious and theatrical wonderland. View highlights of the Public Art Collection – Arts Centre Melbourne's collection featuring masters of Australian mid-century art. From landmark Indigenous commissions to modernist masterpieces, you'll witness how art and architecture blend to create an immersive cultural experience.

Learn about how Arts Centre Melbourne is transforming for the future, and how upgrades to the Theatres Building as part of the Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation will meet contemporary needs while preserving its heritage.

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