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The 5 Astonishing Architecture of Melbourne Australia

  • February 16, 2024
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The Eras Tour in Melbourne is around the corner! As swifties fans appreciate the melodic art of Taylor Swift music, another kind of art that can be acknowledged is the architecture. Perfect for the photogenic swifties.

Melbourne offers diverse experience for visitors and explorers. But one that might interest those that are in the engineering aspects is the different architectures it offers. This comes in many form, as diverse as it can be. From Victorian era buildings to modern hybrids.

Flinders Street Railway Station

Architecture style: Federation/Edwardian Period Baroque

Flinders Street Railway Station
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Opened in 20th of September 1854, it was designed by James Fawcett and H. P. C. Ashworth. But due to financial constraints, it was finished by Charless Webb. This station is a major transportation hub in the central business of Melbourne. During World War II, it was bombed by the Axis from a raid targeting the city. But it was eventually repaired and continue to be of service.

Royal Exhibition Building

Architecture style: Influenced by Rundbogenstil. A form of Romanesque Revival architecture with round arches.

Completed in the 1880, and was completed in just one year. This building which is a known UNESCO World Heritage Site, and also included in the Australian National Heritage List and Victorian Heritage List is used for art display. It was designed by Joseph Reed and was notably the largest design by Reed and Barnes.

Royal Exhibition Building
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Federation Square

Architectural style: Deconstructivist style. Contemporary or Innovative.

Federation Square
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The design was initially viewed with controversy due to its unique architecture. Conceived in 1990 and was available for the public on the 26th of October 2002. In close proximity is also the Melbourne Arts Precinct, both being situated along the southern bank of the Yarra river. The place also has a lot of souvenir shops and other memorabilia.

Melbourne Arts Centre

Architectural style: brutalist and postmodernist, with a touch of structural expressionism.

The Arts Centre
Credits: Wikipedia

Designed by Sir Roy Grounds, who is also known for the Royal Victoria Theatre. The centre was originally home to the National Gallery of Victoria before being redeveloped as what it is now. It was opened to the public in the year 1984. The central spire commonly known as “The Spire”, is a distinctive feature that was completed in 1981 but was unveiled in 1983.

State Library Victoria

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture. Which includes Classical Revival and Baroque for different parts of the building.

State Library Victoria
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Also known as the Melbourne Public Library, it was establish in 1854, and was designed by Joseph Reed. His firm and its successors went on to design other landmarks such as the Melbourne Town Hall and Royal Exhibition Building. It is one of the oldest public library in Australia.

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