Building A City: 100 Years Of Melbourne Architecture

Building A City: 100 Years Of Melbourne Architecture

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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 And Peter Sands
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press, 1981

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner

This comprehensive volume chronicles the architectural evolution of Melbourne, tracing its urban landscape through a pivotal hundred-year period. It meticulously details the significant structures, influential movements, and visionary architects who shaped the city's distinctive character. The authors present a rich tapestry of historical context and design principles, illustrating how Melbourne transformed from a burgeoning settlement into a modern metropolis. Readers will gain a profound understanding of the forces that molded its iconic buildings and public spaces, revealing the intricate relationship between architecture and civic identity. Building A City: 100 Years Of Melbourne Architecture stands as an authoritative account, offering invaluable insights into the enduring legacy of Melbourne's built environment.

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Description

Author: Granville Wilson And Peter Sands
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press, 1981

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner

This comprehensive volume chronicles the architectural evolution of Melbourne, tracing its urban landscape through a pivotal hundred-year period. It meticulously details the significant structures, influential movements, and visionary architects who shaped the city's distinctive character. The authors present a rich tapestry of historical context and design principles, illustrating how Melbourne transformed from a burgeoning settlement into a modern metropolis. Readers will gain a profound understanding of the forces that molded its iconic buildings and public spaces, revealing the intricate relationship between architecture and civic identity. Building A City: 100 Years Of Melbourne Architecture stands as an authoritative account, offering invaluable insights into the enduring legacy of Melbourne's built environment.