Australia Modern: Architecture, Landscape & Design 1925–1975

Hannah Goad Philip Lewi, 2020

Overview

Modernism's influence is evident across Australia, from iconic structures like the Sydney Opera House to numerous homes nationwide. Architects such as Robin Boyd, Harry Seidler, and Walter Burley Griffin shaped the built environment, contributing to infrastructure, public institutions, and cultural spaces. This volume presents a survey of 100 key modernist sites, enhanced by archival and contemporary photography. Essays by experts delve into modernism's societal impact and preservation concerns.

Who it's for

• Architects and designers interested in Australian modernism.
• Students of architectural history.
• Readers interested in Australia's cultural heritage.
• Those seeking to understand the evolution of design in the 20th century.

Key features

• Hardback edition.
• 336 pages.
• Published in 2020.
• ISBN: 9781760760151.
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson.
• Dimensions: 311x251 mm.