ROBB COLLEGE, University of New England, (Michael Dysart, NSW Government Architects, 1960-64) is currently receiving conservation documentation attention with submissions being prepared for listing on AIA and NT registers, as there is mounting concern for its future.
DOCOMOMO MEETING AND LECTURE EVENING
This Thursday March 15th from 6.15 Boyd House, Walsh St, SOuth Yarra,
Dr Jan Haenraets will speak on “Modern Landscape Conservation and Management Planning”,
followed by a short Docomomo meeting over a glass of wine.
*** Next Boyd Foundation OPEN DAYS and lecture series celebrating the work of Peter McIntyre – two open days “for a man who’s work could not be contained to the usual single day.” (1.4.12 and 22.4.12 open days & 27.3.12 and 17.4.12 lectures)
For more information visit www.robinboyd.org.au
Out of print for over 60 years – Victorian Modern has now been republished by the Robin Boyd Foundation
Robin Boyd published his first book ‘Victorian Modern: 111 years of modern architecture in Victoria’ in 1947. Just before he died, in 1971, Robin Boyd was preparing to republish his first book, Victorian Modern. On the fortieth anniversary of his death, the Robin Boyd Foundation is pleased to complete the project.
Docomomo Publications
This is a list of Docomomo publications that are available from Docomomo Australia and are offered at the same price of the euro price but without postage expenses. (Postage is included within Australia).
Art Works: Drawings by Ken Woolley - $20.00
Preservation technology dossier 2:
The Fair Face of Concrete: Conservation and Repair of Exposed Concrete - $25.00
Preservation technology dossier 5: Colour and the Modern Movement - $25.00
Docomomo Journal 31 - $20.00
Docomomo Journal 32 - $20.00
Docomomo Journal 34 - $20.00 (Sold out in Europe)
Details 250 b/w illus. 250 colour illus. Page extent: 832 pages Size: 318 x 224 mm
(ISBN-13: 9780521888578)
Published October 2011
The annual AGM for Docomomo Australia was held on wed August 3rd, at the Boyd House, Walsh Street South Yarra at 6.00pm.
Please find attached the following documents:
AGM minutes for 2011: Docomomo Australia 2011 AGM
A Space For Learning: Borland Open Day
Preshil School, JUNE 5, noon – 5pm.
Self-guided Tour, historical display and
panel discussion 2-3.15 (with Docomomo members involved)
See attached flyer for booking details: Borland Open Day Flyer
June 26th, 2011, open day to see 6 houses designed by Desbrowe-Annear or under his influence organised by the Boyd Foundation, Melbourne:
Harold Desbrowe-Annear was one of the most innovative architects in Australia in the early twentieth century, and this is a fantastic opportunity to see his work original work and its conservation.
See attached flyer for Booking / Ticket details: Desbrowe-Annear open day brochure-1
Associated with the Desbrowe-Annear open day are two talks on the architecture of Desbrowe-Annear and its conservation.
See attached flyer for booking / ticket details:Desbrowe-Annear talks
