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Canberra Modern's Amy Jarvis & Rachel Jackson discuss a Canberra landmark on the cusp of revitalisation and the controversy around its construction on Black Mountain.

Canberra Modern's Edwina Jans & Dr Sally Farrah from the University of Canberra discuss this often misunderstood architectural work in the Woden Town Centre and the incomplete vision of architect John Andrews. 

Rachel Jackson was joined by Virginia Rigney from the Canberra Museum & Gallery to discuss this familiar stomping ground for many south side locals, which recently won the 25 Year Award from the Australian Institute of Architects (ACT) for its enduring design. 

Amy Jarvis & Rachel Jackson discuss an Art Deco icon of the cityscape, and its evolution from a high school to one of Australia's most prestigious art schools. 

Edwina Jans was joined by Ann Cleary from the University of Canberra to discuss this 'At Risk' piece of Canberra's architectural legacy and its design by eminent Australian architect Robin Boyd. 

Rachel Jackson was joined by Linda Roberts from the National Trust (ACT) to discuss Canberra's first multi-storey office building, which despite its revolutionary construction, has an uncanny ability to 'hide in plain sight'.

Edwina Jans & Urambi Resident/Heritage Architect David Hobbes discuss Canberra's first housing co-operative and the bumpy journey to establish and build this 1970s haven. 

Amy Jarvis was joined by architect and former National President of the Australian Institute of Architects Shannon Battisson to discuss one of Woden's architectural gems.  

Rachel Jackson & Executive Director of the Australian Institute of Architects (AIA), Rob Henry discuss the AIA Headquarters 2a Mugga Way, Red Hill - a building which many have seen and wondered just what is going on inside. 

Amy Jarvis and Janet Wilson, Volunteer and former Committee Member of Manning Clark Inc discuss the this iconic Robin Boyd designed residence and the interesting characters who resided there. 

Rachel Jackson and ACT Government Architect Catherine Townsend discuss this icon of brutalism and  worthy entry on the National Heritage List - also a personal favourite of Catherine's.

Amy Jarvis discusses the Canberra landmark with a stunning view of the city and an interesting design story with links to Canberra's European migration history.

Edwina Jans & CMAG's Virginia Rigney discuss Taglietti's innovative design and the important contribution the Centre made to the cultural life of Canberra during the late twentieth century.

Their image adorns everything from tea towels to postcards and they are also handy if you need to catch a bus. Amy Jarvis discusses this functional Canberra icon with Georgia Stynes. 

The Australian Academy of Science's Shine Dome was designed by prominent architect Roy Grounds and was the ‘Martian Embassy’. Now on the National Heritage List, Rachel Jackson discusses this modernist icon with Emeritus Professor Hans Bachor. 

The Benjamin House, or Round House, is nestled in the Canberra suburb of Deakin and its innovative design by Alex Jelinek saw it awarded House of the Year in 1958. Amy Jarvis and former resident Roger Benjamin, Professor of Art History at the University of Sydney discuss this residential gem.

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A brutal and functional piece of infrastructure, Scrivener Dam helped create Lake Burley Griffin and tells a story of the innovation and ingenuity of the mid-century. Edwina Jans discusses this engineering masterpiece with Georgia Stynes.

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