Historical information

The Eltham Community and Reception Centre was Australia's first public mud-brick building. Commissioned in 1977 by Eltham Shire Council, led by Shire president (and architect) Robert Marshall, architects Whitford and Peck were asked to design a multipurpose facility in mud-brick and timber. The official opening was performed by the Hon. R.J. Hamer; E.D., M.P., Premier of Victorai on Saturday, April 22, 1978.

Architects: Whitford & Peck Pty Ltd
Quantity Surveyor: D.J. Cant & Associates
Structural Civil Engineers: Charlett & Moore Pty Ltd
Landscape: Peter Glass, Dennis Edwards
Mech Elec: Lobley Treidel & Partners Pty Ltd
Acoustics: Riley Barden & Kirkhope
Builder: L.U. Simon Pty Ltd

Physical description

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