Myer Centre, Adelaide

The North Terrace side of the Myer Centre includes two heritage-listed buildings, which were integrated using facadism into the centre upon construction. Listed on the South Australian Heritage Register, Shell House was constructed in 1931 and Goldsbrough House in 1935.^[2] Goldsbrough House was designed for Goldsbrough Mort & Co by prominent SA architect Frank Kenneth Milne. An extra storey was added in 1936, and the building was state heritage-listed in 1986. The old lobby, lift, and stairwell were refurbished and integrated to the Myer department store of The Myer Centre.^[3][4]

The shopping centre was constructed between 1988 and 1991, undertaken by developers REMM Group, at a cost of A$1 billion, making it the most expensive retail development in Australia at the time.^[5] REMM Group Ltd built the centre directly after the Myer Centre in Brisbane, which shares many architectural and décor elements. It was designed by Buchan, Laird and Bawden^[6] and built by structural engineers Wallbridge and Gilbert.^[7][8][a] The postmodern design emphasised a Victorian theme, utilising ornate railing and fittings in brass and heritage green, with terrazzo floor tiles. A six-storey office tower named Terrace Towers was constructed behind the two historic buildings, sitting atop the centre.^[2]

Between 1991 and 1998, the upper level of the interior atrium housed a family entertainment centre named Dazzeland. It was home to Australia's only indoor rollercoaster, which circled a 5-story void on a figure-8 track.^[9] Named both Jazz Junction and Blues Bullet, and manufactured by Zamperla, the rollercoaster drew significant attention to the centre upon opening.^[10] It was removed along with other attractions when Dazzeland closed in 1998, with the centre management refocusing to create a more luxurious shopping experience.^[11]

In 2013, the interior of the complex underwent major renovation aimed at enhancing the shopping experience. The $30 million project modernized the food court with an "urban" style and updated the entire interior color scheme, shifting from beige, heritage green, and brass accents to a predominantly white, minimalist design.^[12] The elevators were clad to appear more modern, all accessible floors retiled to white, and escalators to the now vacant Floor 5 removed entirely.

In 2023, the building underwent significant external renovation. A new façade was added over the original, featuring a modernised LED-lit exterior which illuminates at night.^[13]

The Myer Centre comprises two main sections: an eight-level open atrium with elevators and escalators at the sides, and the Myer store with its own dedicated escalators and elevators.^[9] The centre design has faced criticism for its vertical and complex layout, which creates difficulty in moving between floors.

• Lower Ground: Food court
• Ground Floor: Main entrance to Myer, Uniqlo, Shiels Jewellers, Platypus Shoes, Grahams Jewellery, Prouds, Laser Clinics Australia, Review, Lush, Bed Bath N Table
• Upper Ground: DaKlinic, USG Store
• Level 1: Myer, Ally Fashion, Valleygirl, MCL Fashion, Jacqui E, Adelaide Bridal Couture, Posh Nails, Studio SAL
• Level 2: Myer, Toyworld, Rivers, Three of Cups, Page & Turner, Laser Clinics Australia
• Level 3: Lincraft, Music Consortium, OBR Horology, OrthoSmart Dental Studio, Media Makeup
• Level 4 Entirely occupied by CDW Studios, a VFX training company.
• Level 5 (formerly Dazzeland upper floor): no longer open to the general public, escalators removed, and in original unrenovated condition.
• Level 6: Centre Management^[14]

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  Inside the Myer Centre in 2007, before remodelling, looking down from the 5th floor
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  Inside the Myer Centre in 2014, after remodelling