Curtin House, Commercial Palazzo building on Swanston Street, Melbourne central business district, Australia
Curtin House is a six-story building in Commercial Palazzo style on Swanston Street, with spaces dedicated to retail, dining, and entertainment on multiple levels. The structure houses different shops, restaurants, and venues spread vertically throughout the building.
The building was constructed in 1922 by architect Harry Norris as Tattersalls Club and renamed in 1948 after an Australian wartime Prime Minister. This name change marked a shift in how the place was used and remembered.
The building houses restaurants, fashion boutiques, design studios, and performance spaces that together create a gathering place for artists and creative professionals. Visitors can experience this blend of commercial and artistic uses spread across the different levels.
The building has multiple entry points and is easily accessible from Swanston Street, where bus stops and tram lines are also located. Visitors should note that different areas within the space may have varying opening times.
Melbourne's first rooftop cinema opened on Curtin House in 2006, simply called Rooftop Cinema. It shares the roof with the Rooftop Bar, above the six floors of shops and venues below.
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