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Welcome to the new T&G Building!

The T&G Building on Collins St has had a facelift, did you know?

Circa 1928, it was originally home to Temperance & General, a Victorian-based life insurance company.  They became renowned for prestigious offices across Australia during the first half of the 20th Century, before amalgamating with National Mutual in 1983.

A fine example of Neo-Renaissance architecture, the T&G Building was once described as ‘Melbourne’s most beautiful building’. It originally featured two towers with one standing 78m to its flagstaff, giving it some claim as Australia’s tallest building (albeit for a short period).

In 2018 the internal structure has been reimagined by Bates Smart (remember they’ve just done the new G.H.Mumm bar at Flemington) with a focus on people and a modern workplace.

Recently I had the pleasure of doing an Instagram takeover for them, but I think theses images need to live somewhere on the internet beyond the ‘gram!

So here’s a day-in-the-life of Lady Melbourne on Collins St and the beautiful surround of the T&G. Will I see you there?

T&G Building on the corner of Collins St, Melbourne
Arriving on Collins St to do what I do best – shop! Wearing Feathers coat with Ravel heels and my own DIY pom-poms.
Lello pasta bar in Melbourne
Lunch at the delicious Lello Pasta Bar on the ground floor of the T&G. A delicious plate of Scialatelli Neri Frutti Di Mare with chilled champagne – peeeerrrrfect.
Versace at the T&G Building in Melbourne
Along with Gucci, Bottega Venetta and Luisa, Versace are also tenants of the T&G building. Their stunning new store has just opened and is just as you’d expect – gilt, shiny and opulent.
Laneway at the back of the T&G Building
The little laneway that backs on to Flinders Ln means you can walk straight through the T&G and pop out on Collins St.
Rooftop of the T&G Building in Melbourne
The rooftop! Unfortunately not open to the general public, I was given a very special peek at the heritage listed tower built in 1928. Truly a very special experience.