The Box was originally built as a music venue/event hub for Melbourne festival in 2013. Designed and built by Blue Bottle, this structure is uniquely designed with acoustics and aesthetics in mind. Acquired by The Garden in 2017, it’s been a staple venue for bands, comedy and cabaret. It’s burnt timber exterior comes from the traditional Japanese method of timber preservation shou sugi ban. This practice uses fire to char the timber to protect against environmental elements such as UV.
The space is part of: The Garden of Unearthly Delights
Outdoor step-free mobility aid accessible
Outdoor venue with step-free mobility aid access and an accessible bathroom – may have poor quality path or an incline.
- Venue and Space entrance is accessible for a person with limited mobility, this includes people who use a wheelchair and/or cannot climb stairs.
- The entrance to the venue and/or space is through the main entrance.
- If the path of travel to the entrance of the venue and/or space isn’t level, firm and obstacle-free
- The Venue has a designated accessible unisex toilet or have made alternative arrangements nearby for an accessible unisex toilet.
