TITLE

Funk and Functionality

AUTHOR(S)

Skinner, Peter

PUB. DATE

January 2001

SOURCE

Architecture Australia;Jan/Feb2001, Vol. 90 Issue 1, p60

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Focuses on the two restored theater and gallery complexes along the Brisbane River in Brisbane, Queensland. Description of the New Farm Powerhouse redesigned by the architectural team Brisbane City Council's Urban Renewal Task Force; Information on the Garden Theatre redesigned by Peddle Thorp Architects.

ACCESSION #

4076250

Tags: ARCHITECTURE -- Conservation & restoration;  THEATERS;  MUSEUMS

 

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