logging in or signing up meet you at fed square! sandamichaela Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 67 Category: Travel/ Places.. License: All Rights Reserved Like it (1) Dislike it (0) Added: September 08, 2011 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description Fed Square is where cultures meet, friends meet, minds meet and worlds meet. No wonder all of Melbourne is saying, 'Meet you at Fed Square!' YOU CAN FIND THE LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS PRESENTATION ON MY WEBSITE HERE (copy and paste this link): http://www.slideshare.net/michaelasanda/meet-you-at-fed-square Comments Posting comment... By: sandamichaela (8 month(s) ago) THANK YOU Renny, really a Great place! Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close By: Ren369 (8 month(s) ago) Very nice tour. Thanks.... Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript Slide 1: The Australian Aboriginal flag represents Indigenous Australians. It is one of the official "Flags of Australia", and holds special legal and political status, but it is not the "Australian National Flag". It was designed in 1971 by Aboriginal artist Harold Thomas The symbolic meaning of the flag colours (as stated by Mr. Harold Thomas) are: Black: Represents the Aboriginal people of Australia Red: Represents the red earth, the red ochre and a spiritual relation to the land Yellow: Represents the Sun, the giver of life and protector MELBOURNESlide 2: Melbourne Federation Square (also colloquially contracted to Fed Square) is a civic centre and cultural precinct opened in 2002 in the city of MelbourneSlide 3: It is a mixed-use development covering an area of 3.2 hectare and centered around two major public spaces, open squares (St. Paul's Court and The Square) and one covered (The Atrium) built on top of a concrete deck over busy railway linesSlide 8: Fed Square is where cultures meet, friends meet, minds meet and worlds meet. No wonder all of Melbourne is saying, 'Meet you at Fed Square!’Slide 9: Its design has caused much controversy since its first planning and continued to divide opinion after its opening. Despite this, the precinct continues to expand.Slide 10: Unlike many Australian landmarks, it was not opened by the Queen, nor was she invited to its unveiling.Slide 12: The selection of architects for Federation Square was based on an open, international, two-stage design competition, which demanded the design of a new civic square capable of accommodating up to 20,000 people in an open-air amphitheatreSlide 13: In addition, the project included cultural and commercial buildings, on a 3.8ha block to be built above the Jolimont rail yards.Slide 15: The rationalization of the Jolimont rail yards, the demolition of the universally despised Gas and Fuel Towers, and the celebration of Australia's Centenary of Federation, provided the impetus for the completion of this important project.Slide 18: Federation Square is Melbourne’s meeting place and unique cultural precinct, and is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Victoria - receiving over 60 million visits to date. Fed Square is the biggest free Wi-Fi site in Australia, where visitors with a laptop and a wireless connection can enjoy fast, easy internet access. Fed Square is home to The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia; ACMI; NGV Kids Corner, No Vacancy Project Space and the Fracture Gallery; as well as a wide range of restaurants, cafés, bars, visitor services and shops. and markets.Slide 29: Melbourne Sound : Australian Children’s Song - True Blue Wonders Australian song – Wonderful place Pictures and arangement: Sanda Foişoreanu www.slideshare.net/michaelasanda You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
meet you at fed square! sandamichaela Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 67 Category: Travel/ Places.. License: All Rights Reserved Like it (1) Dislike it (0) Added: September 08, 2011 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description Fed Square is where cultures meet, friends meet, minds meet and worlds meet. No wonder all of Melbourne is saying, 'Meet you at Fed Square!' YOU CAN FIND THE LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS PRESENTATION ON MY WEBSITE HERE (copy and paste this link): http://www.slideshare.net/michaelasanda/meet-you-at-fed-square Comments Posting comment... By: sandamichaela (8 month(s) ago) THANK YOU Renny, really a Great place! Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close By: Ren369 (8 month(s) ago) Very nice tour. Thanks.... Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript Slide 1: The Australian Aboriginal flag represents Indigenous Australians. It is one of the official "Flags of Australia", and holds special legal and political status, but it is not the "Australian National Flag". It was designed in 1971 by Aboriginal artist Harold Thomas The symbolic meaning of the flag colours (as stated by Mr. Harold Thomas) are: Black: Represents the Aboriginal people of Australia Red: Represents the red earth, the red ochre and a spiritual relation to the land Yellow: Represents the Sun, the giver of life and protector MELBOURNESlide 2: Melbourne Federation Square (also colloquially contracted to Fed Square) is a civic centre and cultural precinct opened in 2002 in the city of MelbourneSlide 3: It is a mixed-use development covering an area of 3.2 hectare and centered around two major public spaces, open squares (St. Paul's Court and The Square) and one covered (The Atrium) built on top of a concrete deck over busy railway linesSlide 8: Fed Square is where cultures meet, friends meet, minds meet and worlds meet. No wonder all of Melbourne is saying, 'Meet you at Fed Square!’Slide 9: Its design has caused much controversy since its first planning and continued to divide opinion after its opening. Despite this, the precinct continues to expand.Slide 10: Unlike many Australian landmarks, it was not opened by the Queen, nor was she invited to its unveiling.Slide 12: The selection of architects for Federation Square was based on an open, international, two-stage design competition, which demanded the design of a new civic square capable of accommodating up to 20,000 people in an open-air amphitheatreSlide 13: In addition, the project included cultural and commercial buildings, on a 3.8ha block to be built above the Jolimont rail yards.Slide 15: The rationalization of the Jolimont rail yards, the demolition of the universally despised Gas and Fuel Towers, and the celebration of Australia's Centenary of Federation, provided the impetus for the completion of this important project.Slide 18: Federation Square is Melbourne’s meeting place and unique cultural precinct, and is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Victoria - receiving over 60 million visits to date. Fed Square is the biggest free Wi-Fi site in Australia, where visitors with a laptop and a wireless connection can enjoy fast, easy internet access. Fed Square is home to The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia; ACMI; NGV Kids Corner, No Vacancy Project Space and the Fracture Gallery; as well as a wide range of restaurants, cafés, bars, visitor services and shops. and markets.Slide 29: Melbourne Sound : Australian Children’s Song - True Blue Wonders Australian song – Wonderful place Pictures and arangement: Sanda Foişoreanu www.slideshare.net/michaelasanda