Category Archives: 2013 Summer Series

Journey into the Shine Dome

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Michael Smith

  Every year for the last few years I have had the opportunity to attend a lecture at the Shine Dome at the Australian National University in Canberra. The lectures themselves are on high level university mathematics and largely go … Continue reading →

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A Visit to the Sculpture Garden

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Michael Smith

One of favorite locations in Canberra is the Sculpture Garden at the National Gallery On the banks of Lake Burley Griffin. It is a particularly inspiring place for architects contemplating new ideas and new forms. Here are some of the highlights. … Continue reading →

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Exploring Parliament House

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Michael Smith

Canberra from the outset has been a planned city based upon the 1912 winning competition entry from architects Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin. As a result of this master planning, Parliament House is undoubtedly the focal point of … Continue reading →

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Contemporary Architecture at the Australian National University

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Michael Smith

This post is a purely visual exploration of some excellent contemporary architecture at the Australian National University. Enjoy! Architecture is for Everyone

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2013 Summer Series from Canberra, The National Museum of Australia.

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Michael Smith

2013 Summer Series from Canberra. Welcome to the 2013 Summer Series from Australia’s Capital City, Canberra. To start of this series I will take a closer look at one of Canberra’s most controversial buildings, The National Museum of Australia. The … Continue reading →

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