Fitzroy & Co.
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Public Art
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Artists: Ben Baldwin, Clare Scanlan, Cordon Salon: Ella Saddington, Dane Lovett, Darren Song, Eleanor Louise Butt, Forma(ea): Anthony and Enzo Campus, Hannah Hall, The Huxleys: Will and Garrett Huxley (Gumbaynggirr/Yorta Yorta), Lisa Waup (Mixed Cultural First Nations artist) Peter Hood (Gurnai, Yorta Yorta), Tai Snaith and Yolanda Scholz Vinall.
The art collection for Fitzroy & Co speaks to two overarching themes developed from the history and context of the local area and a sense of community and eclectic creativity and edge of Fitzroy. Every work in the collection is by a Melbourne-based artist, supporting and celebrating diverse local perspectives.
From the outset, our curatorial approach was guided by the idea of art as a connector — a way to ground the building in its context and to offer those who encounter it a sense of belonging. Working closely with the project team, we identified moments throughout the interiors where art could shape experience: creating thresholds, anchoring gathering spaces, and sparking moments for both reflection, joy and curiosity.
Alongside the selection of key existing works, we commissioned a series of bespoke pieces, developed in direct response to the site. These include of stitched and sourced textiles by emerging artist Hannah Hall that echoes the textures of Fitzroy’s industrial textile past and histories embedded within repurposed garments. A large photographic print by beloved Melbourne duo ‘The Huxleys’ captured just around the corner at the iconic McDonalds brings a sense of joy and playfulness to the record lounge.
SITUATED IN THE HEART OF TOORAK’S LEAFY STREETS, THIS MULTI-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO BALANCE AN ARCHITECTURAL LANGUAGE OF CONTEMPORARY SOPHISTICATION WITH THE ESTABLISHED CHARACTER OF ITS NEIGHBOURS.
The proposal references the strong classical styles of architecture intertwined with the contemporary restrained surfaces of modern contemporary architecture weaving throughout Toorak . The various styles share common design elements of symmetry, strong rectilinear forms, and simple volumes.
SITUATED IN THE HEART OF TOORAK’S LEAFY STREETS, THIS MULTI-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO BALANCE AN ARCHITECTURAL LANGUAGE OF CONTEMPORARY SOPHISTICATION WITH THE ESTABLISHED CHARACTER OF ITS NEIGHBOURS.
The proposal references the strong classical styles of architecture intertwined with the contemporary restrained surfaces of modern contemporary architecture weaving throughout Toorak . The various styles share common design elements of symmetry, strong rectilinear forms, and simple volumes.