Parliament House, Canberra
Subtitle: a building for the nation
By: edited by Haig Beck.
Contributors: Beck, Haig.
Publisher: Collins Publishers
Published: 1988
Place of publication: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 175
Subjects: Architecture -- Australia -- Canberra (A.C.T.) -- 20th century; Australia -- Capital and capitol; Canberra (A.C.T.) -- Buildings, structures, etc
Description: The Parliament House, Canberra, was opened in 1988 - the bi-centenary of the European settlement in Australia. Designed by the renowned Italian/American architect, Romaldo Giurgola, Australia's parliamentary house is proving to be one of the most significant architectural monuments of the 20th century. Detailed and informative captions tell the story, and short discursive essays address the all-important cultural issues presented by this magnificent building.
Notes: Includes index.