Member’s Annexe
For Parliament of Victoria
About This Project
Built in several stages from 1856 onwards, Parliament House is one of Melbourne's most significant public buildings.
The newly constructed office accommodation building was built to address a long-standing lack of appropriate accommodation for MPs and their staff. Conceived as a companion building to Parliament House, the member’s annexe includes a landscaped roof garden and a perimeter courtyard design that merges with the surrounding area by being partially sunken, thereby maintaining key views from Parliament House. The annexe has received wide acclaim since its completion in August 2018.
Under the direction of Peter Elliott Architecture + Urban Design, MASS designed and facilitated a bespoke signage and wayfinding system that is visually sensitive to the annexe and the wider Parliamentary precinct.
MASS continues to assist Peter Elliott Architecture and the Parliament of Victoria with ongoing restoration works at Parliament House.
- Architecture: Peter Elliott Architecture + Urban Design
- Photography: Albert Comper Photography
- Team: Andrew Ireland, Dean Jacobson, Joe Bland
What We Did
- Wayfinding Strategy
- Wayfinding Signage
- Building Signage
- Operational Signage
- Statutory Signage
- Braille Tactile Signage
- Dedication Signage
- Digital Signage Interfaces
- Foundation Stone
- Bespoke Clock Face
Although both signage and architecture are physical in form, they differ in essence. Architecture is experienced through our senses, while communication and wayfinding are mental processes. Integrating signage into a space requires balancing these differences, and ensuring signs are strong enough to complement the architecture without overpowering it. The key to achieving great results is to carefully consider how signage suits each individual space, complementing architecture in a balanced way to form a cohesive whole.
Statutory signage shouldn't be an afterthought. Our approach to project signage at MASS prioritises a comprehensive and holistic approach, with careful attention to the visual impact of all signage within a space.
