Cranlana: the First 100 Years - The House, the Garden, the People (HB) by Michael Shmith

$80.00 AUD

Category: Architecture and Design

In 1899, a 21-year-old Russian, Simcha Baevski, arrived at the Port of Melbourne in pursuit of a new identity and a new life. Renaming himself Sidney Myer, he founded a small drapery business in Bendigo, Victoria. From these beginnings Sidney accumulated significant wealth, which enabled him to buy an established retail business in Bourke Street, Melbourne, in 1911. This became The Myer Emporium, a Melbourne shopping institution whose enduring status no one could foresee.     The year 1920 was to be a momentous one for Sidney: in January he married Margery Merlyn Baillieu and by November he had registered interest in a Toorak residence, Torrie, eventually to be renamed Cranlana, at 62 Clendon Road. When Sidney died suddenly in 1934, Merlyn was left not only a widow but also chatelaine of Cranlana and 'Mother of the Store'. Over the ensuing years, Cranlana evolved in various ways, always with Merlyn at the helm. When Dame Merlyn Myer died in 1982, her children rallied to keep the dream alive.      Adopting Cranlana's air of concealed mystery, this book guides the reader though its magnificent wrought-iron gates and into a garden and a house that breathes history - one resonating with horticultural vitality, material beauty and human enterprise - yet a place still very much a living family concern and to date not open to the public. Breathtakingly designed and illustrated, and full of reminiscences from the people who lived and worked at 62 Clendon Road, this book is a fitting celebration of the life of Cranlana during its first 100 years.   ...Show more

Australia Modern: Architecture, Landscape and Design 1925-1975 by Hannah Lewi; Philip Goad

$80.00 AUD

Category: Architecture and Design

From the Sydney Opera House and the National Gallery of Victoria to sought-after homes across the country, the pervasive presence of modernism is inescapable in Australia. Led by the likes of Robin Boyd, Harry Seidler and Walter Burley Griffin, modernist architects and designers set out to rebuild at al l scales, from vast infrastructure projects, to public health and education institutions, to new centres of culture, consumption and leisure. Australia Modern vividly captures this architectural legacy with a survey of 100 significant modern sites, richly illustrated with archival images and newly commissioned photographs. Contextual essays by leading voices in architecture and conservation explore modernism's influence on every facet of life in Australia and the ongoing challenges facing preservation. Showcasing projects from the iconic and the urban to the everyday, the regional and the lesser known, Australia Modern cultivates an appreciation for the modern architects and buildings that will increasingly constitute the heritage of tomorrow. ...Show more

Working Space - An Insight into the Heart of Creatives by Martyn Thompson; Emma Balfour (Foreword by); Andrew Egan (Designed by)

$69.99 AUD

Category: Architecture and Design

A sneak peek into the interiors of some of the world's most influential and important artists, artisans, and designers from an internationally acclaimed photographer.   Working Space is a stunning photographic collection of the studio and workplaces of some of the world's most influential and well-reg arded artists, artisans, and designers. Get inside the working heart of twenty-five of the world's most creative, influential stylemakers, including contemporary artists Cindy Sherman and Brad Greenwood, leading lighting artist Thierry Dreyfus, influential casting director Camilla Johnson Hill, artist and stylist Annabelle Adie, choreographer Jeremy Wade, fashion designers Meadham Kirchhoff, producer John Melfi, painter Francesca Raft, and artisan crafters E. R. Butler. For this important collection, Martyn Thompson traveled across the globe - from his New York home to the United Kingdom, Australia, and beyond - to capture the intimate and incredible work spaces of some of the world's most inventive people. Working Space is an aspirational interiors book to reference time and time again for ideas and inspiration for your own space -and it gives a rare insight inside the creative places across the world. ...Show more

The Iconic Interior - 1900 to the Present by Dominic Bradbury, Richard Powers

$50.00 AUD

Category: Architecture and Design

This compact, much-praised volume presentsover one hundred ofthe most significantinteriors from thetwentieth century to thepresent day. An essentialresource for interiordesign enthusiasts. Featuring one hundred of the most spectacular interiors across the world, this richly illustrated overview spans th e entire twentieth century to the present day and includes interiors assembled by leading artists, fashion designers, architects, and interior and set designers. Bringing together diverse design talents, from Piero Fornasetti and Coco Chanel to Alvar Aalto, Marc Newson, and Matthew Williamson, this expanded edition of The Iconic Interior also features three new interiors from Los Angeles-based Commune Design, Morocco-based tile designers Samuel and Caitlin Dowe-Sandes, and Dimore Studio's London house interior for the owners of fashion design studio Dsquared2. The book also features a list of designer biographies and key works, making this a complete resource for designers and students. Representing every style, from minimalism and art nouveau to neotraditional and Gesamtkunstwerk creations that defy definition, these iconic interiors are sure to inspire all audiences, from designers and students to homeowners and DIY enthusiasts. ...Show more

Iconic Modern Australian houses 1950-2000 by Karen McCartney

$59.99 AUD

Category: Architecture and Design | Reading Level: 6 Home

Karen McCartney's bestselling books on modern Australian architecture now in a collectable single best-of edition with completely updated design. 'Karen McCartney's Iconic Australian Houses books are re-imagined so cleverly in this freshly redesigned, encyclopaedic book, which brings together in one vol ume the best of 50 years of Australian residential architecture.' Lucy Feagins - The Design Files Iconic: Modern Australian Houses 1950--2000 showcases, in a fresh, new and collectible edition, the best residential projects from the previously published works 50/60/70 and 70/80/90 and which formed successful exhibitions shown at the Museum of Sydney. Completely redesigned in a new format, with revised introduction, this classic will find audiences both new to and familiar with the gems of Australian modernist architecture. Featuring houses from: 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, Stutchbury and Harper, Donovan Hill, John Wardle. ...Show more

Happy Home Outside: Everyday Magic for Outdoor Life by Charlotte Hedeman Gueniau

$49.99 AUD

Category: Architecture and Design

Colour and a sense of fun are central to the RICE ethos. Fresh from the success of her first interiors book, Happy Home, Charlotte has taken the RICE style outside. This is a fun-loving collection of outdoor decorating and styling solutions, from seating and other furniture to lighting ideas, creating b anners and buntings, table settings and picnic areas, spaces for parties and gatherings. Taking in garden rooms, outdoor spaces such as cabins, canopies and dining areas as well as moveable spaces such as vintage vans and tents, Charlotte brings her everyday magic and glorious sense of relaxed living with bright colour to every corner of the garden. Whether you own a city verandah, country field or a small courtyard there are outdoor decorating ideas here for everyone. ...Show more

Still - The Slow Home by Natalie Walton

$60.00 AUD

Category: Architecture and Design

Still invites readers to take on the philosophy of the SLOW movement: Living Sustainable. Local. Organic. And Whole. Our homes are ideally placed to support and promote this philosophy, through everything from the materials we source in construction to how we fit-out and furnish them. The choices we mak e don't have to be at the expense of creating a space that feels warm and welcoming, though. Instead, it can actually make us feel better about how and where we live. This beautiful book explores the homes of twenty people from around the world - across four continents and thirteen countries - enlightening readers as to why they chose the SLOW path and how it has benefitted their lives. There is no one way, but many paths that are leading to more awareness and a greater conversation. Still is the follow-up to Natalie Walton's highly successful first title This is Home, and once again features location photography by Chris Warnes.     ...Show more

Creating Memorable Places and Experiences by Steve Calhoun

$69.99 AUD

Category: Architecture and Design

Home Adaptation - Practical Guidelines for Informed Choices in Adapting a Family home for 'Accessible Living' and Home for Life by Harry Sprintz

$40.00 AUD

Category: Architecture and Design

The Rumpus Room : And other stories from the suburbs by Tim Ross

$34.99 AUD

Category: Architecture and Design

Comedian Tim Ross draws inspiration from his acclaimed ABC television series Streets Of Your Town with this selection of short stories from the suburbs. From the beachside holiday house to the backyard pool and the rumpus room, the architecture of the suburbs forms the backdrop to a uniquely Australian way of life. Ross roams through these familiar places to paint a picture of Australian domesticity and its relationship to the Australian psyche in all its funny, nostalgic, ironic, and often acutely cringe-worthy glory. ...Show more

Bloom Wild - A Free-Spirited Guide to Decorating with Floral Patterns by Bari J. Ackerman

$45.00 AUD

Category: Architecture and Design

Designer Bari J. Ackerman's signature style--modern florals bursting with color--brings energy and joy to interior design. Justina Blakeney and Anne Sage are fans of Ackerman's work, and have to this say about her approach:"Bari's designs are instantly recognizable . . . her style and her zest for life is visible in every brushstroke." --Justina Blakeney"Bari captures the essence of maximalism. Her designs radiate joy, and her eye for color, pattern, and vibrant style inspires a desire to live life to the fullest!" --Anne SageIn her first book, Ackerman presents practical advice for adding florals to every room of the house, along with easy DIYs, advice on staying within budget, and detailed source lists. Ackerman shows readers how to achieve a curated maximalist style and to seamlessly create a gorgeous, layered floral look that will spark joy and lift the mood of the whole house. ...Show more

Concrete Houses: The Poetics of Form by Joe Rollo

$75.00 AUD

Category: Architecture and Design

Concrete has conviction, strength and directness. It has plasticity, too, which makes the possibilities for form-making almost endless. Concrete Houses explores the sculptural possibilities of concrete as the material of choice in landmark contemporary houses across Australia, Brazil, Portugal, Japan, S weden, the Netherlands and the USA, from the hands of major international architects including Sou Fujimoto, Tom Kundig, Valerio Olgiati and Marcio Kogan, and Australians such as Peter Stutchbury, Alex Popov, Ian McDougall and Neil Durbach. Illustrated throughout with exceptional colour photography, and selected plans and drawings, Concrete Houses celebrates the incontrovertible fusion of concrete's versatility and brute force to make timeless architecture of lyric beauty. ...Show more