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

Australian Modernism: A brief reading guide

It’s summer and what better time to catch up on all that reading you have been promising yourself over the past year. So, in order to make the task a little easier I have put together a brief reading guide to satisfy your modernist cravings. Apart from a couple of new releases, the rest of

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

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,