University of Canberra Student Residences

Canberra would have to be one of the most fascinating cities in Australia for checking out Brutalist style architecture. As you drive along the empty US style highways that snake their way around the sprawling satellite suburbs, the University of Canberra campus student accommodation block can be found in the suburb of Bruce.
As with most University campuses that are sprawling in their layout it took a few goes to find the UC Student Residences, but when I finally spotted them there was no mistaking them. Positioned on a gently sloping hill these flats are captivating in terms of their visual and aesthetic character. Massed together and designed predominately using concrete they create a visual statement. Thanks to Martin who operates Canberra House Mid-century modernist architecture for his resourceful website that explores Canberra's Modernist architecture.

Canberra Modernism - NRMA Building

Canberra is a fascinating place to visit for Modernist architecture. Concrete and glass serve as the basis to many buildings throughout the city and there is no shortage of Brutalist style buildings to explore in the Nations capital, including the NRMA Office block featured here.

School of Music Brutalism - Australian National University

I stumbled across this wonderful example of Brutalist design when initially viewing the Art Deco School of Arts Building which is close by.

This inspirational building is home to the Australian National University School of Music and was completed in 1976.

The sculptured and rigid lines are so typical of the period that produced some wonderful Brutalist designs, this being one of Canberra's stand out buildings. It's been recognised for its architectural, social and historical values having listings from the Royal Australian Institute of Architects, Commonwealth Heritage List and the National Trust of Australia.

To view more examples of Modernist architecture from Canberra and Australia check out my dedicated photo gallery here

Liberty Theatre - Yass

The former Liberty Theater is Yass is a stunning example of Art Deco design. It stands on the corner of the main street and has many interesting details that are worth checking out and photographing.

Throughout Australia there are many grand former theater's that are no longer in operation, and run other businesses now, or tragically stand empty with only the buildings' impressive facades to give a glimpse into a past glory.