The Capitol Theatre in Melbourne is an iconic performance venue located on Swanson Street. Its interior design is extravagant, created by renowned architects Marion Mahony Griffin and Walter Burley Griffin. The ceiling is particularly notable, with intricate moulded plaster designed to conjure up images of a crystalline cave. Having opened in 1924 and facing the threat of demolition in the early
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Pharos takes control at Old Royal Naval College
The beautifully ornate buildings of the Old Royal Naval College have served a variety of purposes in their lifetime. Designed by the acclaimed architect Sir Christopher Wren, the buildings were originally constructed as the Greenwich Hospital, a home for disabled sailors. When the hospital closed in 1869, the site then became the Royal Navy’s Staff College, which provided advanced training for
Pharos illuminates the Gothenburg skyline at Kineum
In the heart of the Swedish city of Gothenburg lies Gårda, an ever-evolving district that was once the site of a vibrant industrial scene. One of the most notable and iconic buildings within the area is the 27-storey Kineum; a picture of modern architecture with a stunning façade of glass and metal. Offering both a hotel and office space, Kineum was completed in 2022 through a collaborative