Remember that the traditions of this City will be the traditions of Australia. Let us hope… that here a city may arise where those responsible for the government of this country in the future may seek and find inspiration in its noble buildings, its broad avenues, its shaded parks, and sheltered gardens- a city bearing perhaps some resemblance to the city beautiful of our dreams.
– Lord Denman, Governor-General of Australia, Founding Stones ceremony, 12 March 1913
What forces informed decisions about Australia's parliament location?
How does a capital engage with its nation?
How does this contribute to national pride?
What design disciplines should be incorporated?
Speculate about the future of the capital.
What are today's pressures and influences?
Relevance of security concerns?
Would you build a new capital?
Would it be a city in the conventional sense?
How is a capital different from a city?
