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Curator of MA|A 2011 Shelley Roberts is interviewed by TV show Sacred Spaces. In this episode, Shelley talks about one her favorite buildings in Melbourne, Hero apartments. The building was the former Russell Street Telephone Exchange and Post Office and later renovated by Melbourne architect Nondas Katsalidis in1999 into an apartment block. Shelley explains that the people who live in Hero apartments have created a "vertical community," and exemplify inner city living at it's best. Shelley also talks about her involvement with MA|A (Melbourne Architecture Annual) and it's purpose of engaging with the public on architectural issues. This is part 1 of 2 clips from this episode. More information about Sacred Spaces can be found here http://www.c31.org.au/program/view/program/sacred-spaces Or if your in Melbourne you can tune into Channel 31 8pm Wednesdays.

Shelley has made a name for herself transforming inner city apartment spaces. A true creative and a most interesting person, this is one interview worth watching. A Melbourne CBD resident herself, Shelley is fascinated by Melbourne and the dynamic of the city. Bookmarc's Melbourne corespondent, Justine sat down with Shelley to discuss the future of Melbourne's apartment market, the old and the new, the interior and all things design.