Open House Melbourne: Catholic Theological College

Catholic Theological College will open for self-guided tours as part of the popular Open House Melbourne weekend.

The striking bluestone building—designed by celebrated 19th-century Catholic architect William Wardell, who also designed St Patrick’s Cathedral—previously housed Catholic secondary schools Parade College (1871–1967) and Cathedral College (1968–94). Award-winning architect Gregory Burgess’ 1999 design of a fluid new building contrasts with the stability and formality of the original building, linking the two and allowing the new to grow out of the old with respect and unity.

The site won the 2001 Heritage Property Award of the Australian Property Institute, and received a commendation in the 2000 Victorian Architecture Awards of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects.

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