Sydney Tower (also known as the AMP Tower, Westfield Centrepoint Tower, Centrepoint Tower or just Centrepoint) is Sydney’s tallest free-standing structure, and the second tallest in Australia (with the Q1 building on the Gold Coast being the tallest). It is also the second tallest observation tower in the Southern Hemisphere (after Auckland’s Sky Tower)
The Hôtel de Ville de Lyon is the city hall of the City of Lyon and one of the largest historic building in the city, located between the Place des Terreaux and the Place de la Comédie, in front of the Opera Nouvel. Since 12 July 1886, the building has been classified as a Monument historique. The Lyon City Hall was built between 1645 and 1651 by Simon Maupin
The kilometre-long South Bank Grand Arbour is a pedestrian pathway in Brisbane through the South Bank precinct and it separates the Brisbane River side from Grey Street. The snake-shaped structure, consisting of 443 steel tendrils, runs through the site. It divides the South Bank Parklands into various sized circular spaces which serve different functions
La Grande Arche is a monument and building in the business district of La Défense and in the commune of Puteaux, to the west of Paris, France. It is usually known as the Arche de la Défense or simply as La Grande Arche. It has a prestressed concrete frame covered with glass and Carrara marble from Italy and was built by the French civil engineering company Bouygues.
The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) has one of the largest, most significant art collections in the United States. In 2003, the DIA ranked as the second largest municipally owned museum in the United States, with an art collection valued at more than one billion dollars. With over 100 galleries, it now covers 658,000 sq ft; a major renovation and expansion project added 58,000 sq. ft
The Federal Palace of Switzerland is the name of the building in Bern in which the Swiss Federal Assembly (federal parliament) and the Federal Council are housed. The building was designed by the architect Hans Auer and its inauguration took place on 1 April 1902. The two chambers where the National Council and the Council of States meet are separated by the Hall of the Dome.
The International Antarctic Centre is located in the suburb of Harewood, Christchurch, New Zealand, close tofrom Christchurch International Airport. The Centre is home to the New Zealand, United States and Italian Antarctic Programmes and comprises administration offices, the Antarctic Passenger Terminal and the Visitor Centre, now called ‘The Antarctic Attraction’
Marble Arch is a white Carrara-marble monument at the junction of Oxford Street, Park Lane, and Edgware Road, almost directly opposite Speakers’ Corner in Hyde Park in London, England. The arch is on a large traffic island, which also includes a very small park, in the midst of swirling traffic. The traffic island is directly across from the Marble Arch tube station.
London Court is an open-roofed shopping arcade located in the central business district in Perth, Western Australia. It was built in 1937 by wealthy gold financier and businessman, Claude de Bernales for residential and commercial purposes. The arcade runs between the Hay Street Mall and St Georges Terrace and is considered an important tourist attraction in the City of Perth.
The Burswood Entertainment Complex is located on the Swan River near the city of Perth, Western Australia, and is owned by Crown Limited. The complex includes a 24-hour casino, seven restaurants, eight bars, a nightclub, two international hotels, a Convention Centre, Theatre and the Burswood Dome. Burswood Train Station, near the Burswood Dome, provides a public transport link to the Perth CBD.
Possibly the best-known building in the southern half of New Zealand’s South Island, Dunedin Railway Station is a jewel in the country’s architectural crown. Designed by George Troup, the station is the fourth building to have served as Dunedin’s railway station. It earned its architect the nickname of “Gingerbread George”. The station was opened by Ward, by then Prime Minister, in 1906.
Gandhi Statue is a four-meter statue of Mahatma Gandhi surrounded by eight granite pillars, which were supposedly brought from Gingee. Located across the street from the Gandhi statue is the statue of Jawaharlal Nehru. It is also flanked by four pillars from Gingee. The space in front plays host to various cultural, musical and commercial activities through the year.
The Victorian Arts Centre is a performing arts centre consisting of a complex of theatres and concert halls in the Melbourne Arts Precinct, located in the inner Melbourne suburb of Southbank in Victoria, Australia. It was designed by architect Sir Roy Grounds. The complex opened in stages, with Hamer Hall opening in 1982, and the Theatres Building opening in 1984.
The Shrine of Remembrance, located in Kings Domain on St Kilda Road, Melbourne, Australia was built as a memorial to the men and women of Victoria who served in World War I and is now a memorial to all Australians who have served in war. It is a site of annual observances of ANZAC Day (25 April) and Remembrance Day (11 November) and is one of the largest war memorials in Australia.
Often mistakenly called the “Princess Gates,” the monumental Princes’ Gates were officially opened by princes Edward, Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII), and George (later The Duke of Kent), on August 31, 1927, during that year’s CNE. They were built to celebrate Canada’s 60th anniversary of Confederation, and were originally to be called “The Diamond Jubilee of Confederation Gates.”
The Bridge of Remembrance stands in Christchurch city centre and spans the Avon River. Built in the 1920s as a memorial to those soldiers from Canterbury who lost their lives in World War I, the Bridge of Remembrance is a striking, elegant stone structure. The structure is famous throughout Christchurch, Canterbury, the South Island and the whole of New Zealand
The vibrant colors on the fruit sculpture at the entrance to the town of Cromwell in Central Otago, NZ can be seen from a distance as it towers over the matching colored sign. The vibrant sculpture and sign are just the beginning to the unique town of Cromwell which offers an endless list of activities. Every year, Cromwell sees more visitors who come here to enjoy their summer vacations
Chalice is a permanent sculpture located in Christchurch’s Cathedral Square. Chalice celebrates the new millennium and the 150th Anniversary of the founding of Christchurch and Canterbury by the Canterbury Association. The official lighting ceremony was held 10 September 2001 and Chalice will be lit at night with one floodlight situated inside the base of the cone
