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GOMA

During its relatively short existence GOMA has quickly established itself as the proverbial jewel in Brisbane’s visual arts crown.

During its relatively short existence GOMA has quickly established itself as the proverbial jewel in Brisbane’s visual arts crown.

Brisbane’s arts and cultural scene is thriving, with world class theatre, art galleries, dance and music, film and theatre as well as a host of museums and excellent libraries. Highlights are GOMA, Australia’s leading modern art gallery, the Queensland Ballet directed by Li Cunxin (Mao’s Last Dancer), Queensland Theatre and Queensland Symphony Orchestra and Brisbane’s unique indie arts centre the Brisbane Powerhouse. Brisbane also hosts first class festivals such as the annual 3 week Brisbane Festival and Brisbane International Film Festival and Brisbane Writers Festival.

Inside the Regent Theatre Brisbane with paintings on walls

Built in 1929 to the design of Richard Gailey Jnr and Charles Hollinshed (designer of the Melbourne Regent)

Water tower transformed into a house called Reservoir House in Balmoral

Reservoir House

This concrete water tower ceased commission in the late 1980’s was sold to a lateral-thinking private buyer at auction in 1992.

Rhyndarra house and garden with tennis court in Yeronga

Unlike most surviving 19th century villas, Rhyndarra, which was built in 1889 for businessman William Williams, still retains its stables and most of its original plantings

Richard Randall Art Studio cottage and picket fence.

Richard Randall Art Studio

This little 1901 Federation style cottage studio was purpose built for prominent local artist Richard Randall by his Immigration Agent father George.

Shoes in Rosalie School of Arts hall

Rosalie School Of Arts

The Rosalie School of Arts, designed by builder W.Moody and City hall team Hall & Prentice, was established in 1928

Roseville house and garden with water fountain in Teneriffe

Originally part of the estate of Teneriffe House, this ornate Victorian villa was built in 1885 for George Myers, a glassware and china merchant who had a shop in Queen St

Rowes Building ornate facade

The ornate classical Rowes building and its co-joined twin the Rothwell’s Building were constructed in 1885 for 2 separate owners.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church building and Paddington district views.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

This red and cream GHM Addison designed landmark church was built in 1918 as the third in twenty years for the Sisters of Mercy

Tomb stones overlooking lake and hills in Samsonvale Cemetery .

Samsonvale Cemetery

This tiny burial ground on the picturesque shores of Lake Samsonvale was once home to the local Presbyterian Church

Sandgate Baptist Church building and orange rooftop on a sunny day in Sandgate.

Sandgate Baptist Church

Designed by prolific architect Richard Gailey, this landmark white Gothic church nestled at the base of the Shorncliffe cliffs

Sandgate Town Hall building and clock tower

Sandgate Town Hall

With Sandgate having been established as a desirable seaside town in the late 1800s, its first Municipal Chambers and Town Hall was designed by Richard Gailey

Santa Barbara house facade and garden on Moray St New Farm (Inner City)

In 1929-30 Santa Barbara was one of the most expensive residences to be built in Brisbane at a cost of 4000 pounds to its owner

Santos building and skyline in Brisbane

Not only is Santos Place Australia’s largest 6 star green building, visually it is the structure with a dozen different faces.

Shorncliffe Pier's tiled entrance and pier

Shorncliffe Pier

Formerly known as Sandgate Pier, this 350m long structure with its white timber rails and colonial lamps was completed in 1872 during the early heyday of Sandgate’s seaside tourism.

Shrine of Remembrance Greek temenos structure and tiles in Brisbane

Shrine Of Remembrance

Public donations helped to raise the funds for Brisbane’s landmark war memorial

South Brisbane Town Hall and trees seen from Vulture Street

South Brisbane Town Hall

This rare and highly accomplished piece of 1891 architecture was designed as the South Brisbane Municipal Chambers by John Murdock.

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