Australia. Architectural Guide
Architectural Guide
1st Edition
Published on 1. May 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
448 pages
978-3-86922-523-4 (ISBN)
Description
The "Architectural Guide Australia" presents over 200 projects in the vast island continent that is home to natural wonders, coastal settlements, and tropical climates up north. Each chapter, dedicated to one of the nation's eight state capitals, presents buildings that represent the major moments in the country's architectural history, from its colonial origins to the contemporary era. The book includes an introduction to Australia's most influential architects as well as essays by Harry Seidler (1923?-?2006), John Gollings, and David Bridgman.
Each chapter also includes an interview with a prominent architectural practice active in the respective city. With its comprehensive maps, aerial photographs, and images, this book is the ideal companion for those exploring Australia.
Each chapter also includes an interview with a prominent architectural practice active in the respective city. With its comprehensive maps, aerial photographs, and images, this book is the ideal companion for those exploring Australia.
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Sarah Zahradnik is a German born, Australian Architect. She graduated from the University of South Australia with a masters in Architecture. Since then she has worked in offices in Australia, Brazil, Mexico and Germany. She is currently working in an architectural office in Melbourne.