Design drama: Re-enchanting Australia’s Cities

A single building can reinvigorate urban design inspiring the cultural vitality that makes cities attractive, as Hobart’s MONA shows.
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MONA, Image via University of Melbourne

Is there such a thing as essential Australia design? Both architecture critic, essayist and columnist Elizabeth Farrelly and The Making of MONA author Adrian Franklin believe there is – but it depends more on a single well-designed building or space than a consistent style.

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Craig Garrett
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Craig Garrett is an international audio producer, award-winning community radio journalist, author and editor with over 20 years’ experience in the creative arts, literary and media sectors.