Handbook

The emphasis of the course is on the study and analysis of buildings through a series of site visits and tours of the city of Sydney. The aim is to familiarise students with the built history of Sydney, its important architectural landmarks and the pertinent issues relating to these landmarks. The course will cover pre-colonial inhabitation, colonial architecture, Victorian-era buildings, the tall buildings debate, and the modern, post-modern and contemporary city. The course will consist of lectures, class discussions and city tours, with written and illustrated assignment work.