Tag: Modernism
South Australian modernism exhibition a study in modesty
A survey of modernism in South Australia offers a chance to contemplate the qualities inherent to the modern movement that are missing from today’s projects.
Divine inspiration: Holy Family Catholic Church, Indooroopilly
Deserving of more care and attention, this Indooroopilly Church is an expressive and memorable example of Australian modernist ecclesiastic architecture.
Boyd’s modernist take on Georgian design to be heritage listed
“A Modern reinterpretation of established Georgian design principles” by modernist architect Robin Boyd has been recommended for inclusion on the Victorian Heritage Register.
Heritage protection on the cards for imperiled Neville Gruzman office
A Sydney council is poised to vote on whether to pursue heritage protection of a mid-century modernist office building designed by Neville Gruzman.
No heritage listing for Robb College
The NSW heritage minister has decided not to place an imperiled, Michael Dysart-designed modernist student accommodation building at the University of New England in NSW on the the state heritage register.
Melbourne council dumps independent heritage study of mid-century modernist houses
A council in Melbourne’s southeast has dropped a project to survey one of Australia’s most dense collections of mid-century modernist architecture.
University of New England: criticism of Robb College demolition based on ‘incorrect assumptions’
The University of New England explains why it is proceeding with the demolition of the mid-century modernist Robb College, designed by Michael Dysart, and argues that some of the objections to its plan are based on “incorrect assumptions.
Architects come out in defense of modernist college facing demolition
A group of leading NSW architects has penned a letter to the NSW heritage minister asking that a Michael Dysart-designed University of New England college receive heritage protection
Modernist college building facing imminent demolition
The University of New England’s plans to demolish a modernist residential college at its Armidale campus has been slammed by the Australian Institute of Architects and the National Trust.
Modernist ‘reform centre’ in Brisbane to make way for retirement village
A “brilliant” yet relatively unknown example of Australian modernism with a complicated institutional past is set to be demolished to make way for a multi-storey retirement home.
Modernism under fire: twentieth-century buildings face demolition
A number of buildings by notable Australian modernist architects are facing the prospect of demolition or significant alteration, as pressure to redevelop inner-city areas for higher-density residential use mounts.
Exhibition brings attention to Adelaide’s champions of modernist architecture
Stuart Harrison reviews Dickson and Platten Architects: 1950-2000, an exhibition covering the life and work of two of Adelaide’s most significant contributors to Australian modernism.
Melbourne council begins survey of one of Australia’s densest concentrations of mid-century modernist architecture
The City of Bayside has begun a study of mid-century modernist architecture in the southeastern Melbourne suburbs of Beaumaris and Blackrock.
Harry Seidler: Art and Architecture
Harry Seidler: Art and Architecture is a trip through the late architect’s collaborations with the defining artists, designers and architects of the twentieth century.
Australian modernism celebrated in exhibition and event series
A series of tours, exhibitions and talks that explore some of Australia’s most exceptional examples of modernist architecture and design has kicked off in Sydney.
Revisited: Chambers House
This modest home, designed in the late 1970s by Rodney Chambers for himself and his family, is grounded within the beauty of the surrounding garden.
‘Rethinking ways of living’: Home truths from Melbourne’s modernists
A series of interviews produced by Open House Melbourne features four of Australia’s most significant 20th century architects and designers.
Can architectural tourism regenerate regional towns?
The Far North Queensland town of Innisfail is promoting itself as “the Art Deco capital of Australia” in an effort to attract architectural enthusiasts.
Crowdfunding sought to publish book of Bruce Rickard houses
A never-before-published archive of photographs and sketches makes up the bulk of a new book on the late Sydney architect Bruce Rickard.
Seidler’s Australia Square celebrates 50th anniversary
A photographic exhibition will be held in the lobby of Australia Square Tower to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the construction of the first high-rise office in Australia.