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The term marvellous Melbourne was first attributed to the many new 'world class' buildings that were built during the 1880 gold-rush boom times.

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Architects for Peace
Architects for Peace
Melbourne
Architects for Peace is inviting professionals of the built environment and members of related organisations and their representatives to be part of one-day workshop called "under-construction"....

Art Deco & Modernism Society Inc.
Art Deco & Modernism Society Inc.
Melbourne
Art Deco & Modernism Society Inc. (ADMS) is dedicated to the preservation and celebration of aspects of the Art Deco era such as architecture, landscaping, furniture, industrial design, fashion,...

Art Deco World
Art Deco World
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital of the state of Victoria, and is Australia's second-largest city. Like Sydney, it is one of the world's largest and yet most under-appreciated Art Deco cities. Melbourne's...

Aurora Melbourne Central
Aurora Melbourne Central
224 La Trobe St Melbourne
Aurora Melbourne Central is Melbourne CBD's tallest* and most significant mixed use development. A new dawn. A new dimension. At 84 floors (270.5f) it is Melbourne's second-tallest building...

Bolte Bridge
Bolte Bridge
Melbourne
The Bolte Bridge is a large twin Cantilever bridge in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It spans the Yarra River and Victoria Harbour in the Docklands precinct to the west of the Melbourne CBD. It...

Bridges in Melbourne
Bridges in Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne has many bridges crossing the Yarra River from the West Gate Bridge at the mouth of the river out into the suburbs. West Gate Bridge The West Gate Bridge is a large cable-stayed...

Bridges of Melbourne
Bridges of Melbourne
Melbourne
The White Hat guide to 7 Bridges of Melbourne is a facsinating insight into Melbourne's best known bridges. No.1 - Princes Bridge No.2 - MacRobertson Bridge No.3 - Sandridge Rail Bridge No.4 -...

Butterpaper - Architectural Discussion
Butterpaper - Architectural Discussion
www.butterpaper.com Melbourne
Butterpaper.com is a website in perpetual development. It started in April 2000 (as 'Zebra') and was an exercise in organising an unwieldy array of bookmarks. There were a lot of interesting...

Curtin House
Curtin House
Melbourne
Curtin House is 6 floors of eateries, shops, bars and offices right in the heart of the CBD in Swanston St. Many will try and tell you its a secret place, but the venues and events here open all...

Eureka Tower
Eureka Tower
7 Riverside Quay Southbank
The Eureka Tower is a skyscraper located on the south bank of the Yarra River in Melbourne Australia. Once the world's tallest residential tower, Eureka Tower opened on October 11, 2006 taking 4...

GTV 9 Richmond Television City
GTV 9 Richmond Television City
22 - 50 Bendigo Street Richmond
One of Melbourne's most iconic buildings is the former Wertheim Piano Factory, better known as GTV 9 Richmond Television City located in Bendigo Street, Richmond. GTV (General Television...

Heritage Council of Victoria
Heritage Council of Victoria
Melbourne
The Heritage Council of Victoria recognises, protects and celebrates Victoria's cultural heritage. We advise the government and others on how to conserve and protect historically important objects...

Manchester Unity Building
Manchester Unity Building
220 Collins Street Melbourne
Melbourne's iconic Manchester Unity Building represents a rare blend of art, science, culture and commerce. As a magnificent structure, as a monument to human endeavour and as a hub of personal...

Melbourne Buildings Guide
Melbourne Buildings Guide
Melbourne Buildings Guide Melbourne
In it's relatively short history, the City of Melbourne boasts some of the finest examples of building architecture found anywhere in the world. Use the links below to past and present buildings...

Melbourne Buildings: A Photographic Exhibition
Melbourne Buildings: A Photographic Exhibition
Melbourne
A photographic exhibition and celebration of the great architecture of Melbourne, capital city of the State of Victoria, Australia. Melbourne Buildings displays profiles of more than 80 Melbourne...

Melbourne Curious
Melbourne Curious
Melbourne
For those who are Melbourne Curious... A celebration of the city's architecture, streetscapes, heritage and style Melbourne was once internationally acclaimed for its magnificent architecture...

Melbourne Glaciarium | 1906
Melbourne Glaciarium | 1906
16 City Road, South Melbourne
The Melbourne Glaciarium opened in Melbourne in June 1906, a full-blown rink capable of International standard skating and ice hockey. The Melbourne Glaciarium was the second indoor ice skating...

Melbourne GPO | TimeLine
Melbourne GPO | TimeLine
Corner Bourke St and Elizabeth St Melbourne
Corner of Bourke and Elizabeth Streets, Melbourne. 1838 - 1841 The first Postmaster for Melbourne was appointed in 1838 and the first Post Office was opened on this site in 1841, providing an...

Melbourne Heritage Action
Melbourne Heritage Action
Melbourne
Melbourne Heritage Action is your trusted Victorian voice for Historic and Architectural Preservation and Conservation. Melbourne Heritage Action is Melbourne's newest heritage protection advocacy...

Melbourne's Tallest Building
Melbourne's Tallest Building
Melbourne
A list of the tallest city buildings at different stages in Melbourne's history: 1880 Yorkshire Brewery 8 storeys status : heritage protection but in extremely derelict condition ...

Montague Street Bridge
Montague Street Bridge
Corner Montague St and Woodgate St South Melbourne
How many bridges do you know of that have it's own web site, Facebook page, YouTube tribute videos and twitter account? The much maligned Montague Street Bridge in South Melbourne does. The...

National Trust of Australia (Victoria)
National Trust of Australia (Victoria)
4 Parliament Place, East Melbourne
The National Trust is a unique worldwide organisation that is 'apolitical' and primarily funded by its members. It speaks out and campaigns for the protection of our heritage; it manages and...

Nicholas Building
Nicholas Building
37 Swanston Street Melbourne
Today the Nicholas Building is home to Melbourne's Art and Craft culture, dedicated to all the artists, designers, makers and business'. The Nicholas Building was designed by Harry Norris for...

Queen Bee @ Eureka Tower
Queen Bee @ Eureka Tower
Riverside Quay, Southbank
A must see when in Southbank is the Bee Colony artwork on the side of the Eureka Tower. The Queen Bee was developed by Richard Stringer for a series of studio works in 2003-04. Nonda Katsalidis...

Queen Bess Row
Queen Bess Row
72-76 Hotham Street East Melbourne
Queen Bess Row: 72-76 Hotham Street, EAST MELBOURNE Queen Bess Row is architecturally significant as a fine example of the work of the notable architectural firm of Tappin Gilbert and Denneby, who...

Rialto
Rialto
525 Collins Street Melbourne
Rialto Towers is a skyscraper located on Collins Street in the heart of Melbourne CBD. In the skyline for more than 30 years Rialto hosts world-class amenity, dining, retail and unique...

Royal Melbourne Regiment Drill Hall
Royal Melbourne Regiment Drill Hall
49 - 53 Victoria Street Melbourne
The Royal Melbourne Regiment Drill Hall was built for the Regiment in Victoria Street in 1937 to designs prepared by Commonwealth architect George H Hallendal as part of a general improvement in...

Rucker's Mansion
Rucker's Mansion
Corner High Street and Bayview Street, Northcote
In 1841 William Rucker developed a mansion on the corner of High and Bayview Streets, Northcote, an area we now call Rucker's Hill. At the time, it was described as "the most expensive country...

Russell's Old Corner Shop
Russell's Old Corner Shop
Corner King Street and LaTrobe Street, Melbourne
Widely regarded as Melbourne's oldest residence, Russell's Old Corner Shop stands on the corner of King and LaTrobe Street. Built in 1851, Russell's Old Corner Shop or Russell's Cafe is one of the...

SkyscraperCity Forums
SkyscraperCity Forums
www.skyscrapercity.com Melbourne
An interesting web site [forum] if you are interested in buildings. Local Forums > OZScrapers > Local News, Projects, Construction, Updates and Discussions > Victoria Cityscapes and Skyline...

Southbank Pedestrian Bridge
Southbank Pedestrian Bridge
Southbank Footbridge Southbank
Over 20K people use the Southbank Pedestrian Bridge (Evan Walker Bridge) every day linking Flinders Street Station to Southbank. The Evan Walker Bridge recognises the late Prof Walker's role in...

The Urbanist
The Urbanist
Melbourne
Planning and development issues with a particular focus on Melbourne, Australia The Melbourne Urbanist is a site for discussion about key issues in planning and development, particularly in my...

Urban Design Forum (UDF)
Urban Design Forum (UDF)
143 Franklin Street Melbourne
Urban Design Forum (UDF) began in Melbourne in 1986 as a network of enthusiastic and creative people committed to making a significant contribution to improving the functioning and quality of our...

Victoria Barracks
Victoria Barracks
256 - 310 St Kilda Road Melbourne
Victoria Barracks was the administrative headquarters for the Australian Army but to ensure the close coordination of the three services necessary to the war effort, the Barracks also became the...

Walking Melbourne
Walking Melbourne
Melbourne
Walking Melbourne celebrates Melbourne's rich urban history. A fabulous website of architecture, past and present from the city of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. If there is, or was a notable...



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