Kay Street Infill Housing included in the Register

Kay Street Infill Housing was built in the 1980s under the Ministry of Housing’s ‘New Directions’ policy. It is an example of the big shift in public housing from the high-rise towers of the 1950s, 60s and 70s.

This award-winning building is the work of renowned architectural practice Edmond and Corrigan. It's unique shape, bright colours and unusual materials are well known. Kay Street Infill Housing is one of the most adventurous of the public houses built at the time.

In 1982, famous architectural photographer, John Gollings, photographed the Kay Street Infill Housing. 'Kay Street housing – Peter Corrigan' is currently held by the National Gallery of Victoria. It features kangaroos from the Melbourne Zoo.

The enrichment program is to recognise more diverse heritage in the Register. Kay Street Infill Housing represents a few areas of under-represented heritage. It is an example of late twentieth century architecture and public housing. It also represents the work of a prominent Australian female architect, Maggie Edmond.