Murphy & Appleford. Major restoration and reconstruction undertaken in 1996 followed 25 years of neglect for the spectacular Regent Theatre, originally constructed as a cinema. In 2019, Lovell Chen completed further works, including major structural changes in the auditorium, bringing the Dress Circle closer to the stage and opening the foyer bars onto the rear of the Stalls, which has been re-raked - but you'd never know, as the interior detailing has been seamlessly replicated. 1995-2015 State Library Of Victoria (strategic planning, conservation, architecture, heritage services) Original architect: Joseph Reed, constructed 1854-1980s. A series of projects have been undertaken at the State Library of Victoria in the last 20 years, including strategic planning, concept design for adaptive reuse and conservation works. Most recently, major facade conservation and works to the exterior of the dome drum were carried out. 2005-2011 Australia Post National Heritage Strategy (heritage services) As part of ongoing strategic heritage work with Australia Post, Lovell Chen carried out a nation-wide survey of its properties. It owns more than 520 and leases many more. Assessments determined which have heritage value, and 50 places were subsequently nominated for inclusion in the Commonwealth Heritage List. 2011-2014 Circus Oz (architecture, adaptation) Lovell Chen created a new permanent home for Circus Oz, including trapeze rehearsal space, by adapting part of the former Collingwood Technical School. Areas at the centre of the original building complex were removed and new areas constructed as required, roofing over the in-between spaces. Bold, playful, flexible and functional. 2012-2013 Melbourne GPO exterior works (conservation) Original architects: William Wardell, Arthur E. Johnson, constructed 1859, alterations 1919 (Walter Burley Griffin, J.S. Murdoch). The exterior of Melbourne's grand 19th century former General Post Office) was restored and conserved by Lovell Chen following severe fire damage to the building in 2001 and a change of use. Stonework repair and stabilisation. Major roof works, including sheet lead and supporting timbers, and re-cladding all the cornices. Described at the time as the largest leadwork project in the country. 2013-2018 Bendigo Soldiers' Memorial Institute (architecture, conservation) Original architect: George Dawson Garvin, constructed 1921. Conservation works to Bendigo's war memorial, home to a museum and the local club rooms of the RSL), plus a new pavilion/extension to the rear - viewed in the round in a parkland setting. The two-level pavilion is a contemporary, weathering steel-clad interpretation of an arcaded loggia. Certified Passive House, the extension has