Federation Square opened in 2001 to celebrate the centenary of Australia's Federation. Melbourne was long missing a public square, and after failed attempts, the state government opened an Architectural Design Competition that received 177 entries. The winner was Melbourne-based Lab Architecture Studio, directed by Donald Bates and Peter Davidson from London. Fed Square now hosts cultural events, markets, and live music, and is a nice place to catch your breath while you watch a TED talk on the giant screen.

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