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 fed square by willy_wonka
the square always has something going on, with a big screen, you can watch football games, there is a stage where there is always performances.
federation square is just one of the homes of melbourne's thriving cultural & artistic scene. Leave a Comment Directions: opposite flinders st station
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Federation Square is fast becoming the cultural heart of the city, in spite of the huge controversy when first opened. Wander down here virtually any weekend of the year and you will find some kind of live music taking place - ranging from the vast array of multiculturalism present in the city through to major festivals and events such as the Umbria Jazz Melbourne 05, Melbourne International Arts Festival and so much more. Leave a Comment
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 Kirra Australian Glass
Melbourne by aussiroseLeave a Comment
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 by dracko
One of the unique features of the square, is that it was built right over the railroad tracks heading to and from the nearby Flinders Station. Leave a Comment Directions: Directly opposite Flinders Station
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 Detail of glass facade by IntrepidduckLeave a Comment Address: Corners of Flinders and Swanston Streets.Directions: Central Melbourne, near the banks of the Yarra River.
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 A cool place to meet up with
friends... by sailor_p
Today, the Federation Square is a central meeting place for the community. Stylish restaurants and modern shops are assembled in this iconic structure. It's definitely a cool place to chill out with friends in the evenings, while watching major sports events or performances on the large outdoor screen. So, don't miss out Federation Squre while you are in Melbourne. Leave a Comment Phone: + 61 3 9655 1900Directions: Federation Square is prominently located at the corner of Flinders & Swanston StreetsWebsite: http://www.federationsquare.com.au Other Contact: info@fedsquare.com
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 Archtypal abstract by iandsmith
Most find it a scab on the surface of Melbourne but, on the other hand, like all scabs, it's very noticeable and very different.
The abstract work doesn't sit comfortably in its environment, especially set between Flinders Street Station and a church on the other side. Leave a Comment Address: Cnr Swanston and Flinders St
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 the old, reflected in the new by BerniShand
the modern architecture of the square is amazing, even to someone whos preferance is for the more historical buildings
the design for the square was decided by a competition in 1997, the winner was Lab architecture studio and Bates Smart, and the project cost $450,000,000 funded by the City of Melbourne, The Commonwealth Government and the private sector
in the square is the Ian Potter Centre, housing the Natiomal Gallery of Victoria which only houses Australian art,
the AMCI - the Australian Centre for the Moving Image
the Yarra building which houses the Australian Racing Museum,
the BMW Edge theatre, the Zinc Function Centre and varios other offices, galleries, shops and cafes Leave a Comment
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 Federation Square 14.02.2003 by eviltooth
People either love it or hate it but can’t ignore it. We can't stop staring because its structures are so surprising and confronting.
Fed Square embraces all the city's inner tensions:between old and new, between artistic freedom and the constraints of funding and politics. Sitting opposite a cathedral,a pub and a railway station,it is a gathering place for our diverse cultures. Its grounds,according to one historian, are both sacred and secular.
The whole site props on a concrete and steel deck over 12 rail lines. When you're at the cobblestone plaza, don't be alarmed when the ground quavers, it's only the forklift. ;)
What's at Fed Square?
- Ian Potter Centre: the National Gallery of Victoria Australia (see my tip)
- Australian Centre for the Moving Image
- Australian Racing Museum (yes, racing is big in Victoria, we even get a day off for that)
- Television station SBS
- Melbourne Visitors Centre (Don't miss the green-tinted grass "fish tank" building, the Visitors Centre is undergroun)
- Dinning and drinking (e.g. Paul Mathis' Transport pub)
- Shopping (e.g. Kirra Gallery which sells interesting sculptures and glasswares)
Check out the website to see what's install for you at the Fed Square. :)
Pic was taken on the 14th February 2003 during the anti-war protest. Yes, I am anti-war, very. Leave a Comment
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Federation Square is a huge modern area with a whole lot of things going on - the day I wandered through half of Melbourne seemed to be there as well watching a soccer match on the huge open-air TV screen. There are cafes, bars, a funky glass visitor information centre, a function centre, a major art gallery, the Australian Racing Museum and more. Right in the heart of Melbourne Federation Square is billed as a 'unique cultural precinct'. It is certainly different - I guess that being a lover of more traditional architecture I wasn't as taken with the modern geometric designs of the area as many people undoubtedly would be, but at the same time I was really impressed that the city had gone to such lengths to create a great public area. I would love to be here with the Aussies playing the All Blacks up on that big screen!
Unfortunately, few of my photos of the Square turned out well. So I will have to come back! Leave a Comment
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