Myer Centre, Adelaide
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The Myer Centre is a five-story shopping centre in the heart of the Adelaide city centre, South Australia. A significant landmark in Rundle Mall, it houses South Australia's largest Myer store alongside over 80 smaller shops and a large underground food court.[1] It is also accessible from North Terrace and an airbridge to David Jones. As of 2024[update] it is owned by Starhill Global REIT.[2]
| Myer Centre Adelaide | |
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 Exterior of the Myer Centre, Adelaide | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Retail, Office |
| Location | Adelaide, Australia |
| Address | 14-38 Rundle Mall, Adelaide SA 5000 |
| Coordinates | 34°55′20″S 138°36′2″E |
| Construction started | 1988 |
| Completed | 1991 |
| Cost | A$ 1 billion |
| Landlord | Starhill Global REIT |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 75 m (246 ft) |
| Roof | 68 m (223 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 20 (14 floors above ground & 6 floors underground) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Buchan, Laird and Bawden |
| Developer | REMM Group Ltd |
| Structural engineer | Wallbridge and Gilbert |
| Main contractor | REMM Constructions Pty Ltd & Allco Newsteel Pty Ltd |
| Website | |
| www | |
History
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The North Terrace side of the Myer Centre includes two heritage-listed buildings, which were integrated using facadism into the centre upon construction. Listed on the South Australian Heritage Register, Shell House was constructed in 1931 and Goldsbrough House in 1935.[2] Goldsbrough House was designed for Goldsbrough, Mort & Co. by prominent SA architect F. Kenneth Milne. An extra storey was added in 1936, and the building was state heritage-listed in 1986. The old lobby, lift, and stairwell were refurbished and integrated to the Myer department store of The Myer Centre.[3][4]
1980s and 1990s
The shopping centre was constructed between 1988 and 1991, undertaken by developers REMM Group Ltd, at a cost of A$1 billion, making it the most expensive retail development in Australia at the time.[5] REMM Group Ltd built the centre directly after the Myer Centre in Brisbane, which shares many architectural and décor elements. It was designed by Buchan, Laird and Bawden[6] and built by structural engineers Wallbridge and Gilbert.[7][8][a] The postmodern design emphasised a Victorian theme, utilising ornate railing and fittings in brass and heritage green, with terrazzo floor tiles. A six-storey office tower named Terrace Towers was constructed behind the two historic buildings, sitting atop the centre.[2]
Between 1991 and 1998, the upper level of the interior atrium housed a family entertainment centre named Dazzeland. It was home to Australia's only indoor rollercoaster, which circled a 5-story void on a figure-8 track.[9] Named both Jazz Junction and Blues Bullet, and manufactured by Zamperla, the rollercoaster drew significant attention to the centre upon opening.[10] It was removed along with other attractions when Dazzeland closed in 1998, with the centre management refocusing to create a more luxurious shopping experience.[11]
2000s to 2020s
In 2013, the interior of the complex underwent major renovation aimed at enhancing the shopping experience. The $30 million project modernized the food court with an "urban" style and updated the entire interior color scheme, shifting from beige, heritage green, and brass accents to a predominantly white, minimalist design.[12] The elevators were clad to appear more modern, all accessible floors retiled to white, and escalators to the now vacant Floor 5 removed entirely.
In 2023, the building underwent significant external renovation. A new façade was added over the original, featuring a modernised LED-lit exterior which illuminates at night.[13]
Layout
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The Myer Centre comprises two main sections: an eight-level open atrium with elevators and escalators at the sides, and the Myer store with its own dedicated escalators and elevators.[9] The centre design has faced criticism for its vertical and complex layout, which creates difficulty in moving between floors.
- Lower Ground: Food court
- Ground Floor: Main entrance to Myer, Uniqlo, Shiels Jewellers, Platypus Shoes, Grahams Jewellery, Prouds, Laser Clinics Australia, Review, Lush, Bed Bath N Table
- Upper Ground: DaKlinic, USG Store
- Level 1: Myer, Ally Fashion, Valleygirl, MCL Fashion, Jacqui E, Adelaide Bridal Couture, Posh Nails, Studio SAL
- Level 2: Myer, Toyworld, Rivers, Three of Cups, Page & Turner, Laser Clinics Australia
- Level 3: Lincraft, Music Consortium, OBR Horology, OrthoSmart Dental Studio, Media Makeup
- Level 4 Entirely occupied by CDW Studios, a VFX training company.
- Level 5 (formerly Dazzeland upper floor): no longer open to the general public, escalators removed, and in original unrenovated condition.
- Level 6: Centre Management[14]
Inside the Myer Centre in 2007, before remodelling, looking down from the 5th floor
Inside the Myer Centre in 2014, after remodelling
Footnotes
- See also Pirie Street Brewery for more about Wallbridge and Gilbert.
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