Building A City: 100 Years Of Melbourne Architecture
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Granville Wilson, Peter Sands
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press, Melbourne, 1992
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Yellowing on back of dust jacket
Building A City: 100 Years Of Melbourne Architecture presents a comprehensive historical account of Melbourne's urban development through its distinctive architectural styles. This authoritative volume chronicles a century of design evolution, from foundational structures to modern landmarks, illustrating the city's growth and changing aesthetic sensibilities. Granville Wilson and Peter Sands meticulously detail the significant buildings, influential architects, and pivotal movements that shaped Melbourne's unique urban fabric. The narrative uncovers the interplay between societal changes and architectural innovation, offering a profound understanding of how a major metropolis was constructed. It serves as an essential resource for enthusiasts of urban planning, architectural history, and the cultural heritage of Australian cities.
Author: Granville Wilson, Peter Sands
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press, Melbourne, 1992
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Yellowing on back of dust jacket
Building A City: 100 Years Of Melbourne Architecture presents a comprehensive historical account of Melbourne's urban development through its distinctive architectural styles. This authoritative volume chronicles a century of design evolution, from foundational structures to modern landmarks, illustrating the city's growth and changing aesthetic sensibilities. Granville Wilson and Peter Sands meticulously detail the significant buildings, influential architects, and pivotal movements that shaped Melbourne's unique urban fabric. The narrative uncovers the interplay between societal changes and architectural innovation, offering a profound understanding of how a major metropolis was constructed. It serves as an essential resource for enthusiasts of urban planning, architectural history, and the cultural heritage of Australian cities.