The Hive Graffiti Apartment

Description

THE SPACE The Hive Graffiti Apartments is a building inspired by street art and hip hop culture. A larger than life concrete graffiti relief façade complete with arrows, swooshes and drips has been knitted into the existing heritage brick shell of an old Carlton shop. An urban street is celebrated by making permanent this ephemeral art. The interior has been shaped by the expressive hip hop language of the façade, remnants of the existing brickwork, beehive patterned travertine floors and a designer furniture selection. This building is the first in a trilogy of street art architecture by ITN Architects. The entire ground floor apartment and patio area is available for short stay rental. The apartment is 3 minutes walk (650 metres) from Melbourne University. It is also walking distance to Australian Catholic University, RMIT and other academic institutions located in Melbourne CBD. This spacious 75 sqm one bedroom apartment can easily convert into two bedrooms with a sofa bed and privacy screen. Complete with a 1970's Bang & Olufson hi-fi system and record player, you can enjoy Melbourne from this inner city street-art haven! LOCATION Carlton is a suburb of Melbourne 2 km north from the central business district. The suburb is well known for its "Little Italy" precinct on Lygon Street, for its Victorian architecture and its garden squares including the Carlton Gardens. It is situated nearby to Melbourne's many academic institutions and art attractions. Located in the heart of Carlton on Rathdowne St, the apartment is directly opposite to the popular Capitano restaurant and walking distance to shops, restaurants and Melbourne nightlife. Tram and bus stops to the CBD are 2 minutes walk away. THINGS TO NOTE The architect of the Hive Graffiti Apartments lives in the upstairs apartment and is available to chat to guests about the design of the building. - TV/Lounge room can convert into a second bedroom with a sofa bed and privacy screen. - Double glazed windows installed. - There are 1 hour, 2 hour and 4 hour parking restrictions operating throughout the week so parking can be difficult. Subject to availability, parking can be arranged for an additional fee of $40 per week (assuming stays longer than one month) in a secure basement next door. - No smoking allowed inside, including in the patio area. - No events allowed unless pre-arranged with the owners beforehand. - Pets allowed. - Portacot, high chair and other baby/toddler equipment can be available upon request. Contact us if you would like to see a floor plan or further photos.