Within this anthology of essays and dialogues, architects from Australia and Italy engage in contemplation over the reception of Italian postmodern architecture in Australia, unveiling a tapestry of distinctive and inventive reactions. The participants delve into the analysis and interpretation of historical artifacts such as journals, promotional flyers, and contemporary literature. Pioneering research featured within the publication uncovers a proposal put forth by Aldo Rossi in 1979—an envisioning of a step-tower for Melbourne—submitted as part of the Melbourne Landmark Ideas Competition.

Within this anthology of essays and dialogues, architects from Australia and Italy engage in contemplation over the reception of Italian postmodern architecture in Australia, unveiling a tapestry of distinctive and inventive reactions. The participants delve into the analysis and interpretation of historical artifacts such as journals, promotional flyers, and contemporary literature. Pioneering research featured within the publication uncovers a proposal put forth by Aldo Rossi in 1979—an envisioning of a step-tower for Melbourne—submitted as part of the Melbourne Landmark Ideas Competition.

Within this anthology of essays and dialogues, architects from Australia and Italy engage in contemplation over the reception of Italian postmodern architecture in Australia, unveiling a tapestry of distinctive and inventive reactions. The participants delve into the analysis and interpretation of historical artifacts such as journals, promotional flyers, and contemporary literature. Pioneering research featured within the publication uncovers a proposal put forth by Aldo Rossi in 1979—an envisioning of a step-tower for Melbourne—submitted as part of the Melbourne Landmark Ideas Competition.

ISBN 9780994396624. Uro Publications. pb. 240 pages, 50 colour. 23 x 15 cm.