Modernist Australia: Building a Modernist Community.

The Kelly House 1, Bellevue Hill, 1956. Photo Max Dupain. After a long hiatus it’s great to see those tireless supporters of modernist architecture, and all round good guys, Modernist Australia back on the mid-century scene with a new website and even more fantastic listings of modernist homes for sale across Australia. For those not

Melbourne Modern: Home of the Brave

The leafy suburb of Kew, and in particular the Studley Park area, is home to some of the most interesting post-war architecture in Melbourne. As homes designed by iconic architects such as McIntyre, Clerehan, Kagan, Fooks, Boyd, Grounds and Romberg sit nestled amongst the trees; they are reminders of a post-war Australia fuelled by a

Secret Design Studio

If you are looking to transform your retro pad and you need a little inspiration, then check out the wealth of resources at the Secret Design Studio website. You will be seduced by photographs of Australian Modern interiors and exteriors and entranced by modernist bathrooms, kitchens, gardens, house plans and loads more. So who are

New Documentary celebrates Australian Modern Movement

If you love Australian Modern, you’ll be pleased to know that the Melbourne based creative team behind Traces Films are currently working on a documentary project that will showcase Australia’s most innovative architects from the post-war period. The team have already interviewed key players in the modernist movement and photographed many of the unique and iconic buildings that are

The Architecture of Chancellor and Patrick

When it comes to iconic buildings of the 1950’s and 60’s, the homes designed by Melbourne based architects Chancellor and Patrick are arguably amongst the best. Starting their architectural practice in the bayside suburb of Frankston in 1954, the firm took inspiration from the ‘International style’ and architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright. Larrakeyah, McCraith House, Dromana, 1955.   Image: Commercial Photographic

Anatol Kagan: Modernist Architect

House at Caulfield by Anatol Kagan (1956) (photograph by SImon Reeves, Built Heritage Pty Ltd) When it comes to modernist architecture in Melbourne there are a number of names that spring to mind. And as much as I admire many of the homes designed by Boyd, Romberg, and McIntyre, its often the buildings designed by

Eye Candy: Australian Modernist Architecture

This week I thought it might be nice to relax and enjoy some of the many videos on modernism that can be found online. So make a cuppa, break out the Chocolate Royals’ and enjoy. Sacred Spaces Robin Boyd House Harry Seidler Architect Memorial 2006 Peter Mcintyre’s Butterfly House An Interview with influential Australian Architect

The Birth of Cool: Australian architecture in the 1950’s and 60’s.

The River House (1955) by Peter McIntyre The post-war years were a time of great productivity as many Australians embraced a wave of modernism that offered the promise of leaving the war years behind, along with it’s old fashioned architecture and design. As the population continued to grow, so did a demand for housing that

Boyd Homes Group

If you love Australian modernist architecture, you will be really happy to know that there is blog set up for owners and friends of Robin Boyd Homes. The site features historical information on homes designed by Robin Boyd, as well as info on house tours and upcoming sales of Boyd homes. A highlight is the

Modernist Dream Homes

If you are anything like me and you long for lazy days spent lounging around your post-war dream home, then Modernist Australia  is the website for you. It’s a website dedicated to Australian post-war architecture, from the most humble peppermint beach shack through to designer icons such as homes by Boyd, Round, Seidler and  Romberg. Find out the top modernist suburbs,