Where the city began
Beneath the skyscrapers and tramlines, Melbourne’s foundations are still there.
The stories, the streets, the people.
This edition journeys through time, following Karen and Lee’s walk through the city to uncover its layered past.
From the first European settlement at Sullivan Bay, to the first survey of the Melbourne grid. Foundations is both a visual and narrative exploration.
Paired historical and contemporary photographs reveal a city that is constantly rebuilding itself.
Origins: Melbourne – Foundations of a City
From the ground up
In Origins: Melbourne – Foundations of a City, we walked the bluestone paths and traced Melbourne’s growth to the very beginning. From the dreams of Fawkner and Batman, to the foundations that shaped its streets.
Through iconic buildings, relocated facades, and stories buried beneath the noise, we rediscovered how this city was built. Brick by brick, street by street.
It’s Melbourne as seen from its Foundations
Walk the Story
The Map of Karen & Lee’s Journey
Follow Karen and Lee’s walk through Melbourne as they retrace the city’s footprint. A curated trail connecting historical landmarks with their modern counterparts.
Each chapter of their journey has been mapped with distance and estimated duration. Included FREE with all orders!
Become part of history
Add to your coffee table and immerse yourself
Available individually or as a Collectors Bundle
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Origins: Melbourne – Foundations Edition — $120
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Origins: Melbourne – Skylines Edition — $120
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Collector’s Bundle (both books) — $200