Guided by various instructors who are experts. In certain departments of interior decoration, the course is under the control of the Art School, whose Director Mr. Such a misconception generally arises from a lack of appreciation of the wide field covered by interior decoration and of the fact that such work is an important branch of the architectural profession. To do really fine interior decoration, one must have a thorough basic knowledge of the principles of architecture.
Realizing this, Melbourne Technical College has established in its interior decoration syllabus a significant portion of the training that students receive on the Diploma of Architecture course. To be successful, they as a whole must gain the respect and trust of practicing architects and the public, and to do so they must undergo rigorous training and acquire specialist skills. Now that educational opportunities have been provided for the interior decorator, it seems likely that this important branch of the architectural profession will soon receive the necessary recognition in our community.
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Special emphasis is placed on the study of color, both in theory and in practice. Students are trained in economics and taught to design and furnish within budget constraints, emphasizing that good taste is not an expensive luxury. On the recommendation of the President of the R.V.I.A. Alec S. Eggleston) and the Chairman of the Board of Architectural Education (Mr. John S. Gawler), as on behalf of the Institute.
They must convince the architect that the services of interior decorators can be of real value to him, either permanently in his office or involved in a consultative capacity in a manner similar to how the services of experts in other industries are secured . .
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Beginning with this issue, "The Magazine of the R.V.I.A." it will be published monthly instead of bi-monthly as before. In reaching this decision, the Council of the Institute has been impressed by the success of recent improvements to the Magazine and the many suggestions that have been made by architects and other readers. Constant attention is being given to the improvement of the Journal with a view to making it a publication of which the members of the Institute may be proud, and in which all Architects, subscribers, advertisers and others may find the widest interest and value.
In recent months the circulation has spread to all parts of the construction industry across Victoria.
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IN THE BOX HILL CEMETERY
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UNION BANK
COLLINS STREET, EAST
The suites for the medical profession have spacious premises, and all are well lit, heated with panel heating, fitted with hot and cold water, compressed air and gas, and finished in a wall color that suits the wishes of the individual tenant. The main floor of the portico is centered with an octagonal monogram, from which panels radiate to the walls representing the expansion of the banking institution for which the building is erected. The steps to the bank chamber, nine in number, are of Malmsbury stone, and are of a discreet character.
They are in two flights, one with four steps and the other five, the landings are wide and have a slight outward fall. Features of the public space—which is generously sized—are the dado and counter front of light colored Caleula marble and the Queensland maple counter, whose fittings include satin silver and plate glass screens. The whole room is excellently lit by high and wide windows, the glazing is of modern design.
The introduction of ling panels in the ceiling design greatly contributes to the appearance of length of the chamber. The opposite front of each box has a grid with a central pivoting panel, so designed to facilitate the entry and exit of species in bulk. The accounts are placed in a position convenient for the public as well as for the cashiers, natural light coming from the glass brick above.
An electric book lift transports cash and books to spacious strong room and voucher accommodation.
UNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA LIMITED
UNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA
LIMITED
The main staircase is concrete with a marble terrazzo finish with carborundum applied to prevent slippery surfaces. The elevator is two-way automatically controlled, with an automatic leveling device. The equipment includes generative gear motor control, which eliminates the need for AC on the main lift motor and ensures quiet and smooth acceleration and braking at all times.
The equipment required to provide this convenience was manufactured by the Victorian branch of the Telephone Department and is known as a non-switching unit. An important feature is the design of the wiring to the rental space on each floor. This system avoids the expensive and unsightly method of running new surface lines back to the main switchboard in cases where a new subdivision is required.
The general lighting of the bank room is provided by sixteen flush-glass ceiling panels, through which a flood of light is directed by mirror-glass reflectors hidden in the ceiling. The tenants' suites are illuminated by white opal encased fixtures of modern design now fitted to the ceiling by satin-silver flanges. The mechanical equipment required for the various services of the building is installed in a machinery room in the sub-basement, which also houses an incinerator.
Ducts, in which the flues and pipes serving the building are accommodated, are built into the walls. The entire hot and cold water pipes, the tanks and other metalwork throughout the building are of copper.
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The electrical installation - to which special attention has been paid - provides sufficient power to power the X-ray equipment and the numerous other electrical devices now used by doctors and dentists. This is divided into a number of separate unit installations each with its own switchboard, thus enabling new or altered subdivisions to allow the space to be served electrically by joining the units feeding the vacated space through a common meter. Localized light is projected onto desks and counters by means of bracketed reflectors and strip lighting, designed to harmonize with the overall architectural features.
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INTERIOR DECORATION STUDENTS OF THE MELBOURNE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
THE PENT HOUSE EXHIBITION
THE PENT HOUSE EXHIBITION
Indirect lighting was also placed above the windows and above the front door and bookshelves. A slatted light above the dining table, the lamps in the lounge and a wall mask light in the hall completed the lighting installation. Ivory blinds on the glass door and on the windows gave an interesting effect from outside as well as inside.
The reds, blues and off-whites of the alcove happily combined what was generally considered to be the most successful part of the exhibition. Blue glass tiles were used on the table, the glass and candles were ruby red, the cream porcelain was patterned in ruby and the white leather cloth of the chairs was buttoned in blue. The cocktail cabinet, which was placed perpendicular to the wall, formed a small partition wall.
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The competition was open to members and students of the Institute and to registered architects, competitors were required to submit designs for a house costing not more than £1,250. Prizes of and £10 were offered for prizes for the first, second, third and fourth placed designs respectively in order of merit, and in addition eight consolation prizes of £5 each were to be awarded at the discretion of the Judges. The drawings were to be submitted to the Secretary of the Institute from whom full details of the competition were available.
Aust.), the Lighting Engineer of the State Electricity Commission and the President of the Illuminating Engineering Society of Australia (Victoria) then gave an address entitled "A Survey of Developments in Lighting Practice Overseas." Wright's speech the chairman said he was extremely interested to hear the lecturer condemn the outdated practice of local councils in providing natural light in the lower floors of city buildings. The existing Melbourne City Council building regulations, the chairman stated, required each room in the lower floors of city buildings to be provided with a window area measuring 10% of the floor area.
The present regulation had in fact the opposite effect to that intended by the civil authorities, inasmuch as the inhabitants of the lower floors of the city's buildings were permitted to engage in their various occupations—many of which required intense concentration of vision—in light conditions. and ventilation which were the most unsatisfactory from the point of view of health and efficiency. In lieu of existing regulations dealing with window areas, the Institute had recommended that by-laws require the mandatory installation of lighting and adequate mechanical ventilation as per modern standard practice in major cities overseas. The Mayor said he was convinced that the adoption of this recommendation would provide much better protection for the health and efficiency of city employees than is provided by this regulation.
The chairman stated that the City Council is currently considering the Institute's recommendations, and he sincerely hoped that the proposal regarding better lighting and ventilation of the city's buildings would be adopted and put into operation as soon as possible. At the end of the meeting, those present were entertained at dinner following a friendly invitation from the Electricity Commission.
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