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Model of 1st government precinct building

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The notable 19th-century architect of skyscrapers, Louis Sullivan, promoted an overriding precept to architectural design: “Form follows function”.

While the notion that structural and aesthetic considerations should be entirely subject to functionality was met with both popularity and scepticism, it had the effect of introducing the concept of “function” in place of Vitruvius’ “utility”.

“Function” came to be seen as encompassing all criteria of the use, perception and enjoyment of a building, not only practical but also aesthetic, psychological and cultural.

Among the philosophies that have influenced modern architects and their approach to building design are rationalism, empiricism, structuralism, poststructuralism, and phenomenology.

In the late 20th century a new concept was added to those included in the compass of both structure and function, the consideration of sustainability, hence sustainable architecture.

To satisfy the contemporary ethos a building should be constructed in a manner which is environmentally friendly in terms

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Model of 1st Government Precinct Building

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Hard demolition begins on former Executive building

Following months of preparation, hard demo started on 15 May on the former government Executive Building at 100 George St, which will be removed from the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane precinct to make way for the future multi-billion dollar integrated resort development.

The former Executive Building, the previous office of nine Queensland premiers, is that tallest building to be demolished in Brisbane’s history, standing at 15 storeys and more than 60 metres.

Set to gradually come down from the top, level-by-level, it is one of three non-heritage buildings to be demolished by the end of the year.

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Queen’s Wharf Brisbane

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Model of new Courts building, Brisbane

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History Of The New Court Complex Site

Did you know that the site of Brisbane’s proposed new Supreme and District Court complex was the location of our city’s first water supply? The site, bounded by George, Roma and Turbot streets, was the location of the Roma Street Reservoir which was constructed by convicts in 1838 to create a water source for the new colony.

Convicts, under the direction of Captain Logan, built an earth dam across the creek between Roma and Little Roma Streets. A pipeline made of hollow hardwood logs carried the water down the hill to the soldiers’ barracks near Queen and George Streets, and from there to the commandant’s house in Queens Gardens.

In 1842 Brisbane was opened to free settlement and as the population grew added pressure was put on the reservoir. Many complaints about the putrid quality of the water appeared in

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Model of new Courts building, Brisbane

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Brisbane To Have 12 Storey Building

Brisbane, June 1. – A £400,000 twelve-storey building is to be built in Brisbane. The building which will be situated on the corner of Adelaide and Edward-streets is being built for the Mutual Life and Citizens’ Assurance Co. Ltd. and will be the most modern in Australia.

It is the first large-scale building to be erected in Brisbane since 1938. New construction methods will enable the building to be completed before December next year. The building will be 132 feet high the maximum height allowed.

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Maryborough Chronicle, 22 June 1954

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