RMIT University has been progressively rebuilding its main city campus as part of a sustained transformation of both its building stock and its open spaces. The Urban Spaces Project commenced in 1997 and has been continuously unfolding new spaces and places progressively each year. University Lawn is a major public space with great urban presence. It is located in the heart of campus and forms part of an important group of interlinked opens spaces from Ellis Court on La Trobe Street through to Alumni Court on Russell Street. Spatially, University Lawn is defined by a diverse perimeter of buildings and urban elements.
RMIT University has been progressively rebuilding its main city campus as part of a sustained transformation of both its building stock and its open spaces. The Urban Spaces Project commenced in 1997 and has been continuously unfolding new spaces and places progressively each year. University Lawn is a major public space with great urban presence. It is located in the heart of campus and forms part of an important group of interlinked opens spaces from Ellis Court on La Trobe Street through to Alumni Court on Russell Street. Spatially, University Lawn is defined by a diverse perimeter of buildings and urban elements.
University lawn was once a gravel car park surrounded by degraded buildings and spaces. It is now a rediscovered and magical place with a rich history going back to the foundations of Melbourne.