Why is there grass on the roof of Parliament House?

Parliament House was designed by Mitchell/Giurgola and Thorp Architects.

One of the primary features of Parliament House is that it is built into a hill which is consistent with Walter Burley Griffin's vision for Canberra, which integrated the built and natural environment. Most importantly however, it symbolises that the government is never above the people.

Parliament House including the Senate wing, the House of Representatives wing and the Executive wing.

Aerial view of Australian Parliament House.

DPS Auspic

Aerial view of Australian Parliament House.

Parliament House including the Senate wing, the House of Representatives wing and the Executive wing.

DPS Auspic

Description

This aerial photograph shows Parliament House, including the curved walls, the Senate wing, the House of Representatives wing and the Executive wing.

Permission should be sought from DPS AUSPIC for third-party or commercial uses of this image. To contact DPS AUSPIC email: auspic@aph.gov.au or phone: 02 6277 3342.