Australia Modernism Top Ten Modernist design ushered in a new way of thinking in Australia and inspired some of our most iconic architecture. Two architectural historians look at the legacy of some of our top designs By Professor Philip Goad and Professor Hannah Lewi, University of Melbourne Australia’s modernist movement had an enormous impact on the urban … read more…

BOYD OPEN HOUSES  BAKER & DOWER HOUSES Date: 8 September 2019 12:00-4:00Location:  Long ForestEvent category:  Architecture & HistoryAdmission:  Adult $25 / Concession & Senior $20Members:  $20 Join nowBOOK THIS EVENT After immigrating to Australia from England, Michael and Rosemary Baker commissioned Boyd to design their ideal of an Australian homestead. Set in bushland, the house was built from local stone around a central courtyard, providing … read more…

ICOMOS / DOCOMOMO 2019 Sydney Talk Series : September 2019 “Along Bauhaus Lines”Architecture and Design by European Emigres in Aotearoa.Linda Tyler European emigré architects were key vectors for the introduction of Bauhaus ideas to post-war New Zealand. Their Central European training was often at odds with the modernism that was developing here. In the organisations … read more…

ART & CINEMA  THE HUMAN SHELTER Date: 7 September 2019 -4:00Location:  Cinema NovaEvent category:  ArtAdmission:  Adult $35 / Concession $30Members:  $30 Join now BOOK THIS EVENT When does a refugee camp become a home? Is it possible to live in a tree? Documentary director Boris B. Bertram travelled four continents over two years in an anthropological expedition to find out how people live. His film, The … read more…

Walter & Marion Griffin : Newman College, 1915-18 particular functions to general form lecture by Dr Jeffrey Turnbull 6:00-7:00pm, Monday 9 September the Oratory, Newman College, upstairs887 Swanston Street, Parkville 3052A lift is available from the cloisters to the 1st floor RSVP: Newman College OfficePhone 03 9347 5577 orrsvp@newman.unimelb.edu.au

Saturday 24 August 2019 9am-5pm Like many other cities, Canberra is facing the challenge of balancing rapid growth with the need to preserve and protect key elements of its heritage and lifestyle. In this year’s Symposium, we will be exploring the UNESCO’s Historic Urban Landscape approach: a holistic framework designed to help cities manage change … read more…

Designed in Italy, Made in Australia: Discovering the Australian work of Pier Luigi Nervi University of Sydney Tin Sheds Gallery until 7 September 2019 Tuesday-Friday / 11am-5pmEnds 7 September 2019Free entry. University of Sydney architecture faculty – Tin Sheds Gallery hosts the exhibition “Designed in Italy, Made in Australia- Discovering the Australian work of Pier Luigi … read more…

Fusion of Horizons: Australian Architects in Asia, 1950s-80s Fusion of Horizons is the story of five pioneering architects from Australia who travelled throughout Asia in the post-war years and fundamentally contributed to the architecture and design of the continent. These figures existed at the centre of an array of intellectual, professional, and business networks, and … read more…

Australia Modern Architecture, Landscape & Design 1925–1975 $80.00 The essential text on Australian modernism, featuring 100 significant site examples by Australia’s most revered architects, rich archival imagery and expert essays exploring how modernism has shaped Australian society. From the Sydney Opera House and the National Gallery of Victoria to sought-after homes across the country, the … read more…

From Monday 22 Jul 2019 to Thursday 22 Aug 2019Dulux Gallery, Glyn Davis Building (133) The University of Melbourne Taking inspiration from the latest book on Australian modernism Australia Modern: Architecture, Landscape & Design edited by Hannah Lewi & Philip Goad and published by Thames & Hudson, this exhibition celebrates twentieth-century architecture through newly commissioned photographs and archival … read more…

Keeping It ModernModern architecture is one of the defining artistic forms of the 20th century. Set free from traditional structural requirements, architects and engineers used experimental materials and novel construction techniques to create innovative forms and advance new philosophical approaches to architecture.  Access the Report Library The Gandhi Bhawan in Chandigarh, India. Photo: Vanicka Arora, … read more…

Republished from https://www.openhousemelbourne.org/ all information for booking and dates on Open House Melbourne Website TAKE OWNERSHIP OF YOUR CITY Strong cities empower communities, which is why the 2019 Open House Melbourne Weekend on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July will open sites and explore crucial city issues, through the lens of open access and inclusion. As in past … read more…

Screening “Modern Melbourne with Dione McIntyre” Where: Melbourne School of Design Building, Masson Rd, The University of Melbourne, Parkville When: Thursday 25 July 2019, 6pm–8pmFREE, bookings essential Modern Melbourne is a series of filmed interviews and rich archival material that documents the extraordinary lives and careers of some of our most important architects and designers … read more…

Federation Hall, Victorian College of the Arts, The University of Melbourne, 5/7-17 Grant Street Southbank TIME & DATEMonday 15 July 20196pm–7pmFREE, bookings essential The 2019 Heritage Address is presented by Open House Melbourne and the Heritage Council of Victoria and supported by The University of Melbourne. The Heritage Council of Victoria and Open House Melbourne … read more…

DESIGN CITY: BUILT MELBOURNE! This annual talk presents a diverse cross-section of design disciplines and building typologies that make up the built fabric of Melbourne. The projects discussed range from commercial buildings, educational buildings, and heritage buildings, to the humble home, and a not-so-humble landscape. This is a rare opportunity to hear from experts on … read more…

When:  3 August – 27 October 2019Where:  Heide II, MelbourneCurator/s:  Kendrah MorganAdmission:  Included with Museum PassMembers   This exhibition forms part of the centenary celebrations for Robin Boyd (1919–1971), one of Australia’s most respected and well known architects, and one of our first public intellectuals and media celebrities. During his career Boyd designed more than 300 projects, from residences to civic buildings, and was … read more…

When: Mon July 15th @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pmWhere: Hotel Kurrajong, 8 National Circuit, Barton, ACT 2602 This talk focusses on the period of 1952 to 1972: from Boyd’s first Canberra commission with a house for Manning and Dymphna Clarke; to the year following his untimely death and the completion of Churchill House. Over that twenty … read more…

On Tuesday 16 July 2019 at 6:30pmWalsh Street, Robin Boyd House DADo Presents: The Human Shelter. When does a refugee camp become a home? Is it possible to live in a tree? Documentary director Boris B. Bertram travelled four continents over two years in an anthropological expedition to find out how people live. The official … read more…

We need your support to stop the demolition of Anzac Hall at the Australian War Memorial. Sign up now to our petition and share with your networks, https://wp.architecture.com.au/anzachall/petition/Anzac Hall is a beautiful piece of public architecture. It is incomprehensible that this award-winning building which is only 17 years old could be demolished as part of a … read more…

This Article by Mimi Zeiger was originally published on Metropolismag.com. The Conserving Modern Architecture Initiative (CMAI) and Keeping It Modern grant are dedicated to supporting new methods and technologies for the conservation of Modernist buildings. “Architecture is the will of the epoch translated into space,” Mies van der Rohe famously wrote in 1924, putting forth a case for Modernism. … read more…