There are events galore on at the moment in Melbourne and regional Victoria as part of the State of Design Festival. If you are attending any of the events, a perfect way to end the day is to attend ‘Raising the Bar” at the Order of Melbourne’s rooftop terrace bar and have a refreshing ale whilst debriefing on the days events, marvelling at the bar’s recycled and repurposed installations and soaking in the city skyline.
Stools made from old telephone directories & tables from wine bottles diffused with light
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Old circuit boards adorn the rear wall, and timber offcuts make an eye catching seat.
The Raising The Bar installation is the result of 10 architects using 10 different types of recycled materials, and minimal financial outlay to demonstrate how sustainable design can be generated in the built world. Architects have sourced an array of materials including recycled bottles, keyboards, circuit boards and other hard rubbish finds.
The brightly coloured RMIT University building provides a perfect backdrop.
As you enter/leave the bar, don’t forget to say hello/goodbye to the bathing mannequin…
Raising the Bar is presented by the Australian Institute of Architects Victorian Chapter and will operate until 24 July 2010. Enjoy!
Location:
The Rooftop Terrace
The Order of Melbourne
Level 3, 401 Swanston Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Opening hours:
Tue – Wed: 3pm-11pm
Thurs – Fri: 3pm-1am
Saturday: 3pm-1am
