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The Concrete lawn 2016 The Concrete Lawns are a classic example of how a landscape has changed over time. Culture and tradition continue to influence our architectural needs and desires within a modern society. Climate, time and movement greatly impact the Concrete Lawns. These elements motivate and inspire those who pass through everyday as they have done for centuries.
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The Concrete lawn 2016
The Concrete Lawns are a
classic example of how a
landscape has changed over
time. Culture and tradition
continue to influence our architectural
needs and desires within a modern society.
Climate, time and movement greatly impact
the Concrete Lawns. These
elements motivate and inspire those
who pass through
everyday as they have done for
centuries.
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Before Settlement
Around the 1830’s, the Townend Creek flowed through what we now know as Bouverie Street.Original grounds was marsh area, where the Wurundjeri people gathered food and flax.
1853
The University of Melbourne was founded,
and is the oldest
university in Victoria.
Site History Timeline
1861
Marsh and swamp area is re-established as an ornamental lake.
The University of Melbourne was founded,
and is the oldest
university in Victoria.
18681862
Museum was constructed. Now know as the National Museum, located in the Carlton gardens.
1880Melbourne’s population reached 280,000.
1939The lake is filled and the land becomes a central lawn.
1968The central lawn is landscaped and renamed the Concrete Lawns.
1970
The Raymond Priestly building reconstructed, effectively lining the south border of the Concrete Lawns.
The Sun Ribbon sculpture,
designed by Inge Kind, was
planted on site.
1982
Old architecture building was
demolished to accommodate
the new building on site.
2012
The new building of architecture was completed. The new innovative building, a combination of John Wardle Architects and Bostin expertise has attracted world wide expressions of
interest. The Joseph Façade was kept from the original design.
2014
1968School of architecture
obtains its own building, constructed
partially from construction industry
donations.
1899Union House is built, replacing the National Museum. Designed by Reed and Barnes.
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