The Basement features an expansive foyer with a large digital wall showcasing design projects and acknowledging our valued supporters, and houses catering facilities and bike storage spaces.
Statues
The building’s basement is home to Britannia and Goddess, a pair of impressive limestone figures representing Great Britain and Australia. Produced around 1860 by the English sculptor R.S. Jackson, the statues once adorned the entrance to the Union Bank in Collins Street, Melbourne.
The statutes are contemporary to the Joseph Reed façade which dominates the western exterior of the building.
More affectionately known as Ada and Elsie, they now stand guard over the School’s main theatre.
Eagle
The Basement features Eagle by Hungarian-born sculptor Andor Meszaros. Eagle was donated to the University in 1971. Meszaros became known as Australia’s finest medallion sculptor and produced the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games commemorative medal.