Who designed the Federation Square?
Lab Architecture StudioBates Smart
Fed Square/Architecture firms
Who owns Federation Square?
| Federation Square | |
|---|---|
| Area | 3.2 ha (7.9 acres) |
| Created | 26 October 2002 |
| Designer | Lab Architecture Studio Bates Smart |
| Operated by | Fed Square Pty Ltd (State Trustees Ltd for State of Victoria) |
What restaurant does Karen Martini own?
Hero
Celebrity chef Karen Martini always wanted to open a restaurant in Melbourne’s CBD, but she never expected it to happen the way it did. Her new all-day diner, Hero, is the culinary epicentre of the recently reopened Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) in Federation Square.
What is Federation Square known for?
Fed Square is a globally iconic destination and Melbourne’s gathering place, where visitors are immersed in unique cultural experiences and architecture that celebrate Victoria’s rich heritage and identity.
How long did it take to build Federation Square?
twelve months
The deck beneath Federation Square is one of the largest expanses of railway decking ever built in Australia. It took twelve months to complete, with structural work only possible during breaks in the train timetable in the early hours of the morning.
What was Federation Square built?
Fed Square’s Architecture Fed Square is the size of a city block: 38,000 square metres (3.8 hectares) of steel and masonry, built on top of the city’s most heavily-trafficked railway.
How old is Federation Square?
20Fed Square / Age (c. 2002)
What was at Federation Square before it was built?
first Melbourne City Morgue
The corner location was the site of the first Melbourne City Morgue, established in 1871. Prior to it’s construction, dead bodies in the growing city had been simply laid out in public rooms, often times in Government buildings, while they awaited burial.
Is Karen Martini still married?
Martini is married to Michael Sapountsis and has a daughter named Stella who was born in 2006.
Is Karen Martini married?
Michael SapountsisKaren Martini / Spouse
What was before Federation Square?
The original Princes Bridge station buildings were demolished and replaced with the Princes Gate Towers, also known as the Gas and Fuel Corporation towers, with new tracks and platforms commissioned in December 1964.
What nationality is Karen Martini?
AustralianKaren Martini / Nationality
How old is Karen Martini?
50 years (September 20, 1971)Karen Martini / Age
Who is Karen Martini married to?
How far is the walk from Fed Square to ACMI?
It’s a 2 minute (200m) walk from Fed Square car park to ACMI. There is also a Wilson Parking at 172/192 Flinders St, which is directly opposite our Flinders Street entrance.
Where is ACMI Melbourne located?
ACMI is located at Fed Square, Melbourne, on Flinders St, between Hosier Lane and Swanston St. ACMI has two entrances: one on Flinders Street, and the other in the heart of Fed Square in the cobblestoned plaza opposite the Big Screen. ACMI has lifts at every level of the building. ACMI is accessible via train, tram and bus.
What is ACMI?
ACMI is Australia’s national museum of screen culture, located in Fed Square, Melbourne. Navigate the universe of film, TV, videogames and art with us.
How do I get to ACMI Sydney?
ACMI has two entrances: one on Flinders Street, and the other on the Fed Square side, in the heart of Fed Square plaza, opposite the Big Screen. Please be aware that the Fed Square entrance is cobblestoned and may be difficult to navigate for visitors using mobility aids.