An exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of one of the award-winning houses from the 2024 Australian Institute of Architects, ACT Architecture Awards. Hyde Place Modern is an example of the joy that can happen when clients who fell in love with a piece of Canberra’s modernist soul collaborate with architects who love it as much as they do.
Hyde Place Modern was originally designed by architect John H. Dalgarno in 1966, and whilst enjoying perfect orientation on a north-facing block at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in Canberra’s inner south, it had suffered the effects of time and lack of maintenance.
With minor changes to layout, investments were made in improving thermal performance whilst creating a sense of fun in the interiors through colour, texture and finishes selection. The finished house presents as a standout example of how our modernist homes can be brought up to modern standards through highly considered intervention and car
2 November | Saturday 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Tickets | General Admission | $25 | Craft + Design Canberra Members | $20 | Bookings Essential
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