Went to Nicholas building with a few of my friends last Thursday (27/08/09) to Nicholas Building OPEN STUDIOS. It is celebrating its fifth year and is also a part of a festival of public events. Nicholas building is designed by Architect: Harry Norris and was completed in 1926 with Chicago influences.
I was intrigued by its a manually-operated lift system and it being one of the Melbourne’s Art and Craft cultures. However, I didn’t get a chance to use the manual lift because I think we went in the late evening and the attendant has already left. Sigh… But nevertheless, there is quite a diverse group of graphic designers, fashion designers, jewelers, painters and artists there, displaying and selling their masterpieces.
Lift System with manual and automatic functions
Lift Interior (automatic)
I find the staircase interesting and people walking on it a nice subject to shoot. The old feel of the building interior gives lots of character to the atmosphere.
My friends
Jewelery designer Dan McGill
I was told that this is the mold that he used to melt the metal and mold it into shape.
A shot of his creations that are not yet polished. He is obviously into airplanes, sparrows and shells.
This is a work place of another jewelery designer named Kane.
Nice hand-painted book covers!
This is a shot from another shop that makes leather shoes and this is the sewing machine.
