Robin Boyd
How a Robin Boyd house came to the rescue of a working couple
Ember House in suburban Melbourne has brought one couple’s competing dream to life.
- by Stephen Crafti
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The forgotten Robin Boyd house open to the public for the first time
The little-known Wildwood home, designed by celebrated architect Robin Boyd in 1962, quietly went on sale last year. The couple who snapped it up are still pinching themselves.
- by Cara Waters
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Public housing
Heritage wonder or high-rise hell? Forces unite to save Melbourne’s public housing towers from oblivion
Opposition to the state government’s plan to raze 44 towers is mounting, including from a former Labor deputy prime minister and a 97-year-old industry icon, architect Peter McIntyre.
- by Royce Millar
What’s in a name? Boosting the value of your postwar home
When it comes to selling or investing in postwar architecture, the name of the architect can bump up the value.
- by Stephen Crafti
Mid-century dreams on a budget: Architect Robin Boyd’s last house for sale
With a price guide below $1 million, the three-bedroom home features trademark oversized windows, open-plan living space and lush views out to the Dandenong Ranges.
- by Melissa Heagney-Bayliss
Mid-century masterpieces: Robin Boyd time warp homes hit the market
Potential buyers and curious onlookers are already lining up to see two homes by the renowned architect that come with multimillion-dollar price hopes.
- by Melissa Heagney-Bayliss
Opinion
Victoria’s Agenda
Good design needed to replace development ‘scars’ on Melbourne’s streetscapes
If neighbours can’t be confident that new apartments will be well-designed and well-built, it’s no surprise that they lodge objections.
- by Brendan Coates
Council pushes to protect home by renowned architect, Robin Boyd
The 1948-49 modernist home by Robin Boyd was the subject of a local campaign last year after it was listed for sale and advertised as a redevelopment opportunity.
- by Rachel Eddie
Heritage row erupts as early Robin Boyd home flagged for redevelopment
The modernist property in Balwyn is up for sale and there are fears it could be demolished if it is not protected.
- by Rachel Eddie and Chloe Booker
Whittling the weekend away: the island boot camp where young architects learn old tricks
A unique event on Tasmania's Bruny Island teaches designers the visceral pleasure of leaving their computers behind - and working with their hands.
- by Luke Slattery
Life is fragile. So, too, is Australia's architectural history
It is heartbreaking to see images of its new generic treatment of historical designs.
- by Karen McCartney
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