Modern Marvels of Melbourne

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Melbourne’s central business district is renown for its eclectic mix of architectural styles. The cityscape is blanketed with skyscrapers, featuring shimmering façades and rectangular block silhouettes, a trend that dominated the 80s era. These post-modern forms are nestled cohesively together with heritage structures typified by Romanesque and neo-classical designs, linking back to Australia’s federation period.

Since the millennium, a greater movement towards contemporary architecture have eclipsed the city and its surrounds. The following is a small selection of landmarks and commercial buildings that stand out for their edgy, distinct and innovative style.

AAAMI Park

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AAMI Park by Cox Architecture

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AAMI Park by Cox Architecture

NAB Building – Docklands

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NAB Building – Docklands by Woods Bagot

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NAB Building – Docklands by Woods Bagot

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NAB Building – Docklands by Woods Bagot

Federation Square

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Federation Square by Lab Architecture Studio & Bates Smart

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Federation Square by Lab Architecture Studio & Bates Smart

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Federation Square by Lab Architecture Studio & Bates Smart

Swanston Square

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Swanston Square by ARM Architecture

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Swanston Square by ARM Architecture

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William Barak, the last traditional ngurungaeta (Elder) of the Wurundjeri-william clan

Design Hub

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Design Hub by Sean Godsell Architects

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Design Hub by Sean Godsell Architects

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Pixel Building

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Pixel Building by Studio 505/Umow Lai

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Pixel Building Studio 505/Umow Lai

Royal Children’s Hospital

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Royal Children’s Hospital by Bates Smart

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Royal Children’s Hospital by Bates Smart

Melbourne Theatre Centre

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MTC Southbank Theatre by ARM Architecture

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MTC Southbank Theatre by ARM Architecture

Storey Hall

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Storey Hall by ARM Architecture

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Storey Hall by ARM Architecture

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Storey Hall by ARM Architecture

Swanston Academic Building

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Swanston Academic Building by Lyons

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Swanston Academic Building by Lyons

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Swanston Academic Building by Lyons

Image Source:

http://aasarchitecture.com/2013/07/aami-park-by-cox-architecture.html

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/industry-news/aami-park-wins-lightweight-structure-design-award

http://www.woodsbagot.com/project/national-australia-bank-docklands

http://fedsquare.com/about/history-design

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https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-locations-and-facilities/facilities/exhibition-spaces/design-hub/

http://www.seangodsell.com/rmit-design-hub

http://architectureau.com/articles/peter-maddisons-curated-tour-of-open-house-melbourne-2015/

http://www.archdaily.com/190779/pixel-studio505

http://www.batessmart.com/bates-smart/projects/sectors/health/the-new-royal-childrens-hospital-architecture/

http://www.mtc.com.au/your-visit/southbank-theatre/

http://johnmaddenphoto.com/portfolio/melbourne-recital-centre-mtc/

http://www.architravel.com/architravel/building/storey-hall/

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http://architectureau.com/articles/interview-with-carey-lyon/