What did Federation Square used?

Melbourne Visitor Centre The Visitor Centre was intended to replace a facility which was previously located at the turn of the 19th-century town hall administration buildings on Swanston Street.

How much did Federation Square cost?

The Square would be suspended over an existing commuter railyard and would connect Melbourne’s Central Business District and the Yarra River. Six years and $450 million later, Federation Square is finally complete.

What is Federation Square made of?

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.

Why do people go to Federation Square?

Home to major cultural attractions, world-class events, tourism experiences and an exceptional array of restaurants, bars and specialty stores, this modern piazza has become the city’s focal point; its heartbeat. Since opening in 2002, Federation Square has received more than 90 million visits.

How old is Federation Square?

20Fed Square / Age (c. 2002)

Who designed the Federation Square?

Lab Architecture Studio
Bates Smart
Fed Square/Architecture firms

What was there before Federation Square?

Government buildings were supplanted by the first rail line and station from 1859, a use which gradually expanded through the nineteenth century until the whole area was railway lines and railyards, with Princes Bridge Station serving lines to the north east on Flinders Street.

Who manages Federation Square?

MAP Co
MAP Co will take responsibility for the running of Federation Square, ensuring a co-ordinated approach to activating and maintaining these two landmark public spaces. MAP Co’s creation responds to the 2020 Federation Square review and will strengthen the square’s governance and its cultural and civic purpose.

Who designed Federation Square?

Why is Federation Square important to Melbourne?

It promotes Melbourne’s unrivalled cultural scene, showcasing theatre performances overlooking the Yarra River at The Edge, contemporary art exhibitions at the National Gallery of Victoria, concerts and events at Zinc, a premiere function space, and a seemingly endless supply of upmarket restaurants, bars, and cafes.

What is Melbourne known for?

Melbourne is known for being one of the most liveable cities on earth. Often referred to as ‘the Sporting Capital of the World’, besides this it is also famous for its graffitied laneways, excellent coffee, cultural diversity and bayside location. This eclectic Australian city has something for everyone.