Day 24: Last day in Melbourne

For our last day in Melbourne we had a few different structural sites to visit. The first was the Southern Cross train station in Melbourne. The station is known for its radical roof design and massive roof structure. The use of beams that curve in both directions make this design unique. It supports a massive membrane roof through the use of digitally modeled roof members.

The second visit was to the Melbourne Cricket Ground. This is a structure in Melbourne that has been a focal point for many years. It has held numerous different types of sporting events, including Olympic Games as well as Cricket, American Football, Soccer, and even an air show in the early 1900's.

Southern Cross Station

Melbourne Cricket Ground

Our tour was provided by an elderly member of the volunteer tour leaders, and his long time experience in the Cricket Ground was highly interesting to all of us. He explained the different levels of expansion in the stadium's history as well as an overview of the entire stadium layout.

Lastly, we went to the Melbourne Theater for a viewing of the Australian play "The Summer of the 17th Doll." The show was very interesting, giving us a glimpse in to life in Melbourne in the 1930's. The play had several hilarious characters and lines, but ultimately ended in tragedy.