Step inside the most exceptional homes in Australia in this definitive showcase of the Robin Boyd Award, the nation's highest accolade for residential architecture. Spanning four decades, this collection highlights inspiring dwellings - from urban sanctuaries to coastal retreats and bushland escapes - that reflect the evolving spirit of Australian life.

Featuring original jury comments alongside fresh insights from visionary architects like Glenn Murcutt, Peter Stutchbury and Kerstin Thompson, these houses reveal more than architectural excellence - they capture shifting values, growing wealth and a changing cultural identity. A piece of design legacy, Australian House invites readers to explore the stories of innovation and creativity, one groundbreaking home at a time.

Details

ISBN13: 9781760764562
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 408
Edition:
Publication Date: 29 Apr 2025
Publisher: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
Publication City, Country: Fisherman's Bend, Australia
Dimensions (cm): 30.2(H)x25.9(L)x4.1(W)2514
Weight (gm): 2514

Author Biography

The Australian Institute of Architects represents over 14,500 members globally, committed to raising design standards and positively shaping the places where we live, work and meet. Along with its members, it is dedicated to improving the built environment and the communities we call home by promoting quality, responsible, sustainable design and advocating on behalf of the profession for the benefit of all Australians.

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