HEAT Architecture at the Venice Biennale

Alex Chomicz looks at HEAT Architecture, bringing Queensland architecture to the world, at the 2010 Venice Biennale. Hear some of the state’s top architects on what makes Queensland architecture iconic and significant.

BY jesse

April 11th, 2012

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