Canberra's Modern Architecture
Canberra's planned landscape features a concentrated collection of 20th-century architectural landmarks. This selection highlights the city's evolution, from the Inter-War Stripped Classical style of Old Parliament House to the Brutalist concrete structures of the High Court and National Gallery. Key sites include the iconic copper-clad Shine Dome, the Parthenon-inspired National Library, and the 1988 Parliament House, famous for its boomerang-shaped design and grass-covered roof. Together, these buildings define the aesthetic of Australia's capital.
A Parliament House
This parliament house, opened in 1988, is known for its boomerang-like structure.
B National Gallery of Australia
The National Gallery of Australia, formerly the Australian National Gallery, is the national art museum of Australia as well as one of the…
C National Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery in Canberra is a public art gallery containing portraits of prominent Australians.
D Old Parliament House
Old Parliament House, formerly known as the Provisional Parliament House, was the seat of the Parliament of Australia from 1927 to 1988.
E High Court of Australia
The High Court of Australia is the apex court of the Australian legal system.
F National Library of Australia
The National Library of Australia, formerly the Commonwealth National Library and Commonwealth Parliament Library, is the largest reference…
G The Shine Dome
Also known as Becker House or "The Martian Embassy", the dome contains an auditorium and a library. It is on the National Heritage List, too.
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