Parliament House, Canberra: A Building for the Nation
The design story of the building at the heart of the capital.
Parliament House isn't just where the country is run — it is one of the great buildings of modern Australia, and this is the book that treats it that way. Richly illustrated, it tells the story of the design competition, the architecture and the enormous public art collection built into Capital Hill, from the flag mast you can see across the city to the marble, timber and tapestry inside. For the Canberran who drives past it every day, the visitor who took the guided tour, or the design and history buff on your list, it turns a familiar silhouette into a proper story. A handsome, substantial gift with real local weight — the sort of book that sits on the coffee table and quietly makes the case for the capital.
- A richly illustrated account of Australia's Parliament House
- The architecture, art and vision behind Capital Hill
- Photography and detail for design and history lovers
- A handsome coffee-table gift with genuine local weight