Friday 6th December 2024
Friday 6th December 2024
Design Design Design
What people don’t get about architecture is…
If we could have our way, every home would be architecturally designed, like some kind of Pettit + Sevitt utopian fantasy where everyone lived their best life. Where everyone enjoyed the little things of the everyday, that add up to a big picture of a life well lived.
Continue reading →Australian Architecture: Is there a place for democracy?
A number of years ago, Jan Robertson of the architectural practice Robertson & Hindmarsh was asked to design a house for a project...
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How is Australian architecture unique?
What sets Australian architecture apart from the rest of the world? Is it our inimitable, often insubordinate climate, our apparently...
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The library's take on the modern house
At Modern House, we’re all big fans of the State Library of New South Wales. Among its extraordinary resources is a wealth of material on...
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Sydney is Open
It’s almost time for Sydney Open 2017. On November 4th and 5th 2017, some of Sydney’s most interesting buildings will be throwing open their doors and inviting the public in. As a proud supporting partner of Sydney Living Museums, we share the events and architecture that we’re most looking forward to visiting. Plus, share your best picture on social and win.
Continue reading →Dreaming of Modern Homes
Easy comfort. Indoor-outdoor living. A sense of optimism. Just some of the features of the dream homes of the likes of Ian Innes, Katelin...
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How modern homes can build community
At Modern House, we look at different ways in which modern homes and developments can encourage – or discourage – a sense of community....
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Who is Australia’s first true
Modernist architect?
Is it possible to name Australia’s first true Modernist architect? It’s a contentious question, but for a bit of fun, we did a quick...
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'Tis the season to be Modern
This July, Sydney Living Museums launches Modernism Season. As a proud supporting partner, we share highlights from the...
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Not all deco apartments are deco: the varying styles of Sydney’s inter-war architecture
When we think of Art Deco, we think of substance and style. We think of decorative, commanding architecture. We think of Modernism’s...
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An architect-designed home is worth it because...
Why buy in an architect-designed home? When we can transform our homes by a down-and-dirty renovation, or over-style a small corner of our...
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