Architecture

Royal Exhibition Building, northeast elevation

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Royal Exhibition Building [English]
Royal Exhibition Building, northeast elevation

Architecture

The Royal Exhibition Building and its surrounding Carlton Gardens were conceived and built for the world's fairs of 1880 and 1888. Its architecture is a manifestation of the international exhibition movement that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, emphasizing technological innovation and industrialization. The structure's eclectic design incorporates Beaux-Arts, Renaissance Revival, and Romanesque Revival elements, featuring a central dome inspired by Florence's Cathedral. 

structure overview

Architecture: Royal Exhibition Building

built
culture
style/period
material
technique

Specifications

Specifications: Royal Exhibition Building

height
68.0 m
length
152.0 m
area
7,000 m²
floor area
12,000 m²
number cupolas
1
cupolas/domes
height (outer)
68.0 m
diameter (outer)
18.3 m

Geography

local language location name
Melbourne, Australia [English]
historical affiliations

UNESCO World Heritage Site

type
cultural
criteria
II
designation
reference
1131

Image characteristics

maximum image resolution
8,428 × 4,052  pixel
71.4 × 34.3 cm (300 dpi)
capture date
image processing
merged image, perspective control, colour corrected
copyrights
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