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From Library Journal This book presents pictures of and commentary on Australian buildings that have won National Architecture Awards from the Royal Australian Institute of Architects since the national awards program was launched in 1981. It includes not just new construction but recycled buildings, historic preservation projects, and urban design efforts. The book is a model of its type, bearing intelligent commentary, striking photographs, and edited jury pronouncements on all the award winners. Award-winning buildings are bellwethers of international trends, and this volume commemorates the conservative and conserving role Australian architects have performed in their native land over the past 15 years. Recommended for academic and professional architecture collections.?Peter S. Kaufman, Boston Architectural Ctr.Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
