John Medley Building, Brutalist academic building at University of Melbourne, Australia.
The John Medley Building is a concrete academic structure at the University of Melbourne featuring two six-story towers connected by an elevated walkway. The composition uses honest material expression and geometric form, creating distinct circulation patterns across the campus.
The building was completed between 1969 and 1971 during a period of campus modernization at the university. It carries the name of Sir John Medley, who led the institution as Vice-Chancellor during the late 1930s and 1940s.
The building represents a major architectural shift at the University of Melbourne, combining elements of Bauhaus style with Italian neo-liberty movement influences.
The building is accessible from multiple campus entrances and easy to navigate due to its distinctive tower form. The elevated walkway between the towers allows direct passage and provides viewing areas across the university grounds.
The structure is marked for future demolition and site redesign as part of long-term campus planning. This planned change illustrates how university grounds evolve to meet changing institutional needs.
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