This gallery is part of the Pbase Picture a Day July 2009 Architecture.
I find the architecture in Melbourne interesting. This gallery gives a little bit an overview of urban and suburban styles.
Melbourne architectural styles are basically exotic, eclectic and derivative. It is a hodgepodge of styles.
The Indigenous Australians were a largely nomadic people, so there was little indigenous architectural style
or tradition to influence the ideas and knowledge that the British settlers brought with them when settling Australia from 1788.
During the nineteenth century, Australian architects were inspired by developments in England.
In the twentieth century, American and International influences dominated.
As Australia gradually became a multicultural nation in the late 20th century,
the influences of immigrants also became evident.
Only recently climate and environment play a role in the design.