A Short History of Brisbane Architecture charts the development of Brisbane's built environment from its earliest foundations to the present day, capturing the distinctive character of a city whose architecture has rarely received this kind of focused, historical attention.
About This Book
Compact in format but precise in scope, this book traces the arc of architectural practice in Brisbane across successive eras of growth and transformation. Rather than treating Queensland's capital as a peripheral footnote to Australian architectural history, it positions Brisbane's buildings — and the architects who shaped them — as worthy of sustained critical attention. The coverage extends beyond the city proper to include Ipswich and the Sunshine Coast, acknowledging the regional context in which Brisbane's built identity developed. An essential reference for anyone interested in Australian regional architecture, urban history, or Queensland's design culture.
Key Features
- 120 pages charting Brisbane's architectural history from its origins to the present day
- Edited by Patrick Bingham-Hall
- Coverage extends to Ipswich and the Sunshine Coast
- Published by Pesaro Publishing
What You'll Discover
- The defining characteristics that distinguish Brisbane's architectural identity from other Australian cities
- A chronological survey of architects and buildings that shaped the city's urban fabric
- The regional dimension of Brisbane's development, including Ipswich and the Sunshine Coast
- How Brisbane evolved from modest colonial beginnings into a contemporary architectural landscape
About the Author
Patrick Bingham-Hall is the editor of this volume. Further biographical details are not provided in the source material.
Specifications
- Format: Hardcover
- Pages: 120
- Dimensions: 150 x 130 mm
- Language: English
- ISBN: 9780957756090
- Publisher: Pesaro Publishing
- Publication Date: [Details available upon request]
Perfect For: Architects and designers with an interest in Australian regional architecture, students of urban history, and anyone seeking a concise survey of Brisbane's built environment and its Queensland context.