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

AAMI Park by Cox Architecture

AAMI Park by Cox Architecture
NAB Building – Docklands

NAB Building – Docklands by Woods Bagot

NAB Building – Docklands by Woods Bagot

NAB Building – Docklands by Woods Bagot
Federation Square

Federation Square by Lab Architecture Studio & Bates Smart

Federation Square by Lab Architecture Studio & Bates Smart

Federation Square by Lab Architecture Studio & Bates Smart
Swanston Square

Swanston Square by ARM Architecture

Swanston Square by ARM Architecture

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

Design Hub by Sean Godsell Architects

Design Hub by Sean Godsell Architects
Pixel Building

Pixel Building by Studio 505/Umow Lai

Pixel Building Studio 505/Umow Lai
Royal Children’s Hospital

Royal Children’s Hospital by Bates Smart

Royal Children’s Hospital by Bates Smart
Melbourne Theatre Centre

MTC Southbank Theatre by ARM Architecture

MTC Southbank Theatre by ARM Architecture
Storey Hall

Storey Hall by ARM Architecture

Storey Hall by ARM Architecture

Storey Hall by ARM Architecture
Swanston Academic Building

Swanston Academic Building by Lyons

Swanston Academic Building by Lyons

Swanston Academic Building by Lyons
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