Craft Victoria has moved into new premises, located off Watson Place in the Melbourne CBD. The new home of Craft Victoria includes a purpose-built exhibition gallery, retail centre, offices and storage across 300sqm and has been designed by architect Karen Abernethy. Craft Victoria CEO, Melissa King, sees the new space was the start of new era for Craft Victoria, “Our new bespoke home gives us the incredible opportunity to celebrate the work of even more of our members. The space is very flexible and provides multiple exhibition areas and integrates our retail and exhibition arms.”
Image: Craft Victoria, Watson Place, Melbourne, interior designed by Karen Abernethy Architects, counter oxidised steel by Sean Godsell Architects. Photograph by Tatjana Plitt.
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