The Making Of Colonial Stadium Melbourne Docklands
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A detailed work of architectural and sporting history, The Making of Colonial Stadium Melbourne Docklands chronicles the ambitious construction of one of Australia's most iconic multi-purpose venues, tracing the project from its earliest planning stages through to its completion in the heart of Melbourne's revitalized Docklands precinct. Mike Leonard presents an insider's account of the engineering challenges, political negotiations, and logistical feats that shaped the stadium's development, offering readers a rare behind-the-scenes perspective on a landmark project that transformed the city's waterfront. The tone is authoritative and documentary in nature, grounding each chapter in precise detail while capturing the scale and ambition of a venue designed to host AFL football, concerts, and major events under a retractable roof — a first for Australian stadiums. This meticulously researched account illustrates how the stadium became not just a sporting facility, but a catalyst for the broader urban renewal of the Docklands district, cementing its place in Melbourne's modern identity.
Author: Mike Leonard
Format: Hardback
Published: 2002, -
Genre: Architecture
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A detailed work of architectural and sporting history, The Making of Colonial Stadium Melbourne Docklands chronicles the ambitious construction of one of Australia's most iconic multi-purpose venues, tracing the project from its earliest planning stages through to its completion in the heart of Melbourne's revitalized Docklands precinct. Mike Leonard presents an insider's account of the engineering challenges, political negotiations, and logistical feats that shaped the stadium's development, offering readers a rare behind-the-scenes perspective on a landmark project that transformed the city's waterfront. The tone is authoritative and documentary in nature, grounding each chapter in precise detail while capturing the scale and ambition of a venue designed to host AFL football, concerts, and major events under a retractable roof — a first for Australian stadiums. This meticulously researched account illustrates how the stadium became not just a sporting facility, but a catalyst for the broader urban renewal of the Docklands district, cementing its place in Melbourne's modern identity.