The feature that appealed to me most in the GOAD is the Eucalyptus white ghost gums pictured above. I guess this feature appeals to me most because I love the Aussie bushland, and having the (perhaps poorly thought out) name Garden of Australian Dreams in my head made me think about how one day I would love to have my own house out in the bushland, my own personal dream place.
The reference here is pretty clear, the connection to Australian bushland scenery rather obvio
us.I believe Richard Weller included this area in the GOAD because it is a quintessential piece of Australian identity. Our landscapes are world famous for their beauty and the humble eucalyptus tree is a significant part of that image.
I believe the GOAD is considered postmodern simply because it draws its design aesthetics from many different things, with nothing being truly original.
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