Building 189 and Amphitheatre
Building 189 has been restored to its iconic Art Deco form, opening out to landscaped areas and seamlessly connecting to the brand-new Amphitheatre. Home to Market Hall, bookable student activity rooms and the Identity Bricks Project, make this your next meet-up spot on campus.
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Market Hall
Market Hall is a large, light-filled and flexible event space within Building 189 hosting up to 150 guests.
For more information about booking Market Hall please see the Event User Guide (PDF 686.8 KB).
The Gallery
The Gallery is a mezzanine space overlooking Market Hall. Providing a top-down view of the space, the Gallery offers additional seating and hang-out areas for up to 50 people.
Bookable rooms and collaborative spaces
Building 189 has four large activity rooms available for students to host study groups, rehearsals, meetings and events:
- Room G01: 16 desks, 32 chairs, wooden floor. Bluetooth audio and AV wall screen.
- Room G02: 16 tables, 32 chairs, wooden floor. Bluetooth audio and mobile AV screen.
- Room 101: 8 tables, 16 chairs, carpeted floor.
- Room 102: 8 tables, 16 chairs, carpeted floor, one upright piano.
Rooms have capacity for up to 50 people and are available to book by registered student clubs and associations.
Lockers are available in Building 189 on level 1, and can be used by all University staff and students.
Amphitheatre
Located a stone’s throw from the bustling Swanston Street tram stop, the Amphitheatre offers a place for student events, performances and to simply relax and unwind.
Identity Bricks
The Identity Bricks project invited Indigenous students, staff and alumni to share and embed their cultural stories and journeys in a permanent installation in Building 189. Integrated into the structural columns of the building, the Identity Bricks serve as a creative recognition of this site as an Indigenous place with a continuing and diverse Indigenous presence.
Sustainability
Building 189 is targeting a 5 Star Green-Rated building from the Green Building Council of Australia.