Pierre Chareau’s Maison de Verre in Paris is as far removed from Melbourne, Australia, as is Donato Bramante’s Tempietto ... As originally featured in the October 2019 issue of Wallpaper* (W*247) ...

Opened in 1984, the city’s premiere performing arts destination is filled with stories from its long history – and the behind ...

A few minutes later, we cross the Yarra. The river that is the lifeline of this gorgeous 'Second City' of Australia. Perhaps Melbourne's character stems from being called the 'Second City'.