The Iconic Modern Australian Houses books by Karen McCartney have been cleverly re-imagined in this newly redesigned comprehensive book that brings together the best of Australian residential architecture from the past 50 years in one volume. The Design Files with Lucy Feagins
Iconic: Modern Australian Houses 1950–2000 is a fresh, new, and collectable edition of the best residential projects shown at the Museum of Sydney and received well. This classic has been completely redesigned in a new format, and the introduction has been changed. It will interest people new to Australian modernist architecture and those who know it well.
Harry Seidler, Peter Muller, Roy Grounds, Peter McIntyre, Russell Jack, Robin Boyd, McGlashan Everist, Enrico Taglietti, Neville Gruzman, Bruce Rickard, Hugh Buhrich, Ian McKay, Iwan Iwanoff, Ian Collins, Richard Leplastrier, Glenn Murcott, Barrie Marshall, Ken Woolley, Lovell Chen, Wood Marsh, Andresen O’Gorman, Durbach Block, Sean Godsell
About the Author
- British-born Karen McCartney is best known for her interiors, architecture and design work.
- She has written for British Elle Decoration, The Financial Times and The World of Interiors and is the author of the architecture book Perfect Imperfect, published with Murdoch Books in 2016.
Design Store
New releases in Architecture
[amazon_auto_links id=”844579″]More on Architecture
-
Luxury Vinyl Flooring by Karndean: A Design-Led Guide for Contemporary Homes
Karndean Designflooring presents luxury vinyl tile (LVT) as a stylish, durable alternative for homes, offering a range of wood, stone, and Australian species designs suitable for various interiors.Read More →
-
This House Takes Care of You in 1956
Household Home 601 in Englewood, Colorado, showcases a functional mid-century design with flexible spaces, low maintenance, and efficient layouts, including adaptable rooms and clever storage solutions.Read More →
-
Exploring Sustainable Design at the Institute for Lightweight Structures
The Institute for Lightweight Structures at the University of Stuttgart, founded by Frei Otto, advances lightweight architecture focusing on efficiency, sustainability, and innovative design methodologies.Read More →
-
Henry Hobson Richardson: Architect of the American Romanesque Revival
Henry Hobson Richardson revolutionized 19th-century architecture with his Richardsonian Romanesque style, embodied in iconic buildings like Trinity Church, influencing generations of architects.Read More →
-
Raymond Hood: Shaping the Skyline of Modern America
Raymond Hood, a pivotal American architect, significantly influenced 20th-century urban architecture through his Art Deco skyscrapers like Rockefeller Center and Tribune Tower, merging function with artistry.Read More →
-
Josep Lluís Sert: A Visionary of Modernist Architecture
Josep Lluís Sert was a pioneering architect whose modernist work integrated art and functionality, influencing urban planning and design in Europe and the United States.Read More →
-
Exploring West Coast Modernism: Key Features and Influences
West Coast Modernist architecture features large windows and local materials, harmonizing indoor and outdoor spaces, emphasizing simplicity, functionality, and environmental connection while reflecting natural surroundings.Read More →
-
Exploring Bauhaus in Contemporary Chinese Design
The Bauhaus movement, founded in 1919, unified art and technology, influencing contemporary architecture and graphic design globally, particularly in China, emphasizing functionality and minimalism.Read More →
-
Understanding Geometric Patterns in Mosque Mosaics
The image showcases intricate mosque mosaics featuring geometric patterns, arches, zellij tiles, calligraphy, chandeliers, carpets, and symmetry, highlighting Islamic architectural artistry.Read More →
-
Paul Nelson: Innovator in Healthcare Architecture
Paul Nelson was an influential architect known for revolutionizing healthcare design through modernist principles, focusing on functionality, technology integration, and enhancing patient experiences in hospital environments.Read More →
-
Wild Man Corbel Bracket: A Guardian of the Past
The Wild Man corbel bracket exemplifies medieval timber-framed architecture’s blend of symbolism and functionality, reflecting cultural values and protective beliefs of its time.Read More →
-
Exploring Theo van Doesburg’s Impact on Art and Architecture
Theo van Doesburg, a Dutch artist, co-founded the De Stijl movement, greatly influencing abstract art, architecture, and design, promoting geometric abstraction and universal harmony.Read More →
-
Hermann Muthesius: Architect, Reformer, and Pioneer of Modern Design
Hermann Muthesius, a pivotal figure in modern architecture, introduced English Arts and Crafts principles to Germany, influencing Bauhaus and emphasizing functional, harmonious design principles.Read More →
-
Kay Fisker: Works and Ideas in Danish Modern Architecture
Kay Fisker, a prominent 20th-century Danish architect, innovatively merged modernism with local traditions, influencing functional design through key projects like railway stations and the Danish Academy in Rome.Read More →
-
The Bauhaus Influence in Latin America: A Fusion of Functionality and Culture
The Bauhaus movement, founded by Walter Gropius, revolutionized design and influenced modernism in Latin America, merging principles with local traditions through architects like Lina Bo Bardi and Juan O’Gorman.Read More →
-
Lúcio Costa (1902–1998): The Visionary of Modern Brazilian Architecture
Lúcio Costa, a modernist architect, transformed Brazilian architecture with his Brasília master plan, emphasizing functionality, cultural identity, and human-centric design, leaving a lasting legacy.Read More →
-
Gunnar Asplund: Pioneer of Scandinavian Modernism
Gunnar Asplund significantly shaped modernist architecture by merging Swedish traditions with contemporary design. His works, including the Stockholm Public Library and Woodland Cemetery, emphasize simplicity and functionality.Read More →
-
Italian Rationalism: The Essence of Modernist Design
Italian Rationalism, emerging in the 1920s-1930s, emphasized logic and functionality in architecture and decorative arts, influencing contemporary minimalist design and prioritizing form and function.Read More →
More design articles
❤️ Receive our newsletter
Discover more from Encyclopedia of Design
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.