Australian Architecture

[Updated 09.01.09]                                   50/60/70 Iconic Australian Houses: Three Deacades of Domestic Architecture McCartney K From the 1950’s to the 1970’s Australia experienced an economic boom and a new approach to domestic design. A generation of Australian architects and recently arrived European designers found inspiration in the work of the international greats, Aalto, Mies, Gropius and Wright.  15 significant and influential houses from that era have been chosen by McCartney and photographed by Michael Wee. Each study includes specific details associated with the architecture and interior design, and an interview with people associated with the house. Murdoch Aust 2007 230pp HB $69.95 100 Dream houses from Down Under Robyn Beaver New to the series, 100 Dream houses introduces houses from Australia and New Zealand and the way in which they utilise site, materials, and climate to their fullest potential. Particularly interesting is the multitude of environmentally sustainable projects, with most dwellings implementing solar and passive heating and cooling, thermal qualities and rainwater harvesting. Images Publishing 2008 349pp HB AU$59.95 100 Top Houses from Down Under Beaver, R. (Ed) Presenting some of Australia & New Zealand’s most contemporary residential architecture, this latest book from Images is a collection covering many differing sized buildings in a variety of differing locales. Whether inner-city or rural & coastal, there is a strong desire to interact with the surrounding landscape as well as addressing issues of sustainability. Images, Australia, 2005, 347pp, HB. $A85.00 (13/10) Aardvark: a guide to contemporary Melbourne architecture.  Evans, D. (Ed) RMIT, Aust, 1998. 210pp, PB/CD. $A O/P 2001 see aardvark website A+U # 443: Australia Living off the land In wonderful celebration of the geographic seclusion and cultural independence that Australia possesses, A+U’s latest issue casts its discerning eye our big island and the dream of ‘the detached single-family “small” house’. The architects included express a profound relationship with the vast and unyielding Australian landscape, and through this have veritably established their own regional culture in the face of heroic isolation. Featuring works by IPH, Jackson Clements Burrows, O’conner+Houle, John Wardle, Sean Godsell, Troppo, Lewin+Murcutt and Burgess amongst others. A+U Japan 2007 132pp PB A $43.45 Abundant Australia: Venice Biennale: New Australian Pavilion Di Stasio A small exposition of work by finalists of the Café Di Stasio competition, to design a new Australian pavilion in Venice. Designers were divided into two categories, professional and pre-professional from numerous countries around the world, the brief encouraged adventurous thinking, which is demonstrated in all the final entries. Di Stasio Australia 250pp PB AU$30.00 Accidental Developer, The: The fascinating rise to the top of Mirvac Founder Henry Pollack  Pollack, H. An insight into the life & times of one of Australia’s major developers. ABCAust 2005, 346pp, PB. $A 32.95 Apartment Living: Australian style  Reed-Burns, J. Apartment Living documents the rise of the apartment block since they first began to alter the skylines of Australia's capital cities. From the earliest luxury flats, to the mid-century classics, converted warehouses & the new breed of cutting-edge, architect-designed buildings that have made apartment living fashionable again, this book opens the doors to them all. High-density living imposes certain conditions, so there's also a chapter detailing practical solutions to considerations such as privacy, noise, lighting, storage & making the most of indoor & outdoor space. From its elevated viewpoint, Apartment Living offers more than a bird's eye look at apartment living around Australia today. Hardie Grant, Australia, 2004, 184pp, HB. $A 59.95 Architecture and Climate Change  Szokolay, S.V. RAIA, Australia, 1992, 70pp, PB. $A 13.15 Architecture from the Edge: The 20th Century in Tasmania  McNeill & Woolley Montpellier, Australia, 2002, 112pp, HB. $A 60.00 Architecture in Steel: The Australian context. Ogg, A. RAIA Education, Aust, 1989, 254pp, PB. $A 46.20 Architecture on Campus: A guide to the University of Melbourne and it's Colleges  Goad, P. Much like Goad's 'Guide to Melbourne Architecture', this a small and succinct publication exploring the history, meaning and intentions of the structures that create the university of Melbourne in Parkville. From early Victorian, to International Modern Style to contemporary buildings of this millennium, the University has grown into a small city that  35 000 students call home. Photographs, facts and informed opinions describe the depth and beauty of this Melbourne landmark. Published to celebrate the Melbourne University Sesquicentenary. (150 years). MUP, Australia, 2003, 134pp, PB. $A 24.95 Architecture of East Australia, The  MacMahon, B. Axel Menges, Australia, 2001, 252pp, PB. $A 69.95 Art Deco Architecture in Australia: A spirit of progress   Van Daule, P. & Lumby, R. Craftsman House, Australia, 1997, 228pp, HB. $A 100.00 Art House: Gallery of Modern Art Queensland Hyatt P [ed] Sketches, drawings, images, text and interviews are all portrayed to showcase Australia’s newest and largest public art gallery. Thames & Hudson Australia 2008 80pp PB AU$39.95 Art Deco in Australia: Sunrise over the Pacific  Ferson, M. & Nilsson,M. Craftsman, Australia, 2001, 204pp, HB. $A 100.00 Architecture Inspired by Australia A beautiful collection of Australian architecture that has taken its cue from the surrounding landscapes. With residential projects from all states, done by the leading names of the industry. Mint NZ 2008 185pp HB $A80.00 Art of Keeping House, The: Historic Houses Trust Aimed at the contemporary home furnisher, The Art of Keeping House is a well-researched, lavishly illustrated guide to furnishing, presenting, cleaning and general house-keeping issues. The book draws on the Historic Houses Trust's expertise and properties, a factor that distinguishes the book from other house and lifestyle books on the market. All major authors are experts in their field, being either Trust curators or reputable architect advisers. Covering house interiors from the nineteenth century to the 1950s, the book is arranged along the components of interior living spaces: walls and ceilings; floors; lighting; door and window furniture; upholstery; dining; beds; tables; flowers and so on. Hardie Grant, Australia, 2004, 207pp, PB. $A 55.00 Aurora Place: Renzo Piano Sydney  Metcalf, A. Watermark, Australia, 2001, 151pp, HB. $A 99.00 Austral Eden: 200 years of Australian architecture  Bingham-Hall, P. Watermark, Australia, 1999, 256pp, HB. $A 60.50 Australia’s Quarter Acre Block: The Story of the Ordinary Suburban Garden Timms P. This fascinating and detailed book investigates the ordinary suburban Australian block, tracing the development of its design, its plantings and its hidden meanings. MUP Aust 2006 HB 231pp  $A39.95 Australia: Architecture & Design daab editorial A survey of recent completed architectural projects in Australia, from residential to corporate, institutional to monumental and more, each design is richly illustrated in coloured photography and includes some drawings and descriptions. Also provided are profiles and contact details of the featured Australian architectural practices. Daab 2007 Germany 237pp HB $A89.95 Australian Architecture Now  Jackson, D. & Johnson, C. Case studies, major essays & concise chapters give a penetrating analysis of contemporary Australian architecture as we enter the new millennium. T&H, UK, 2000, 264pp, PB. $A 59.95 Australian Architecture Since 1960  Taylor, J. 1960 to 1990, 30 years of contemporary Australian architecture is the focus of Prof. Taylor's book. She discusses the architecture in the context of the culture that bought it about and supports the text with photographs that reveal the particular qualities of the new buildings. Well illustrated, best value book in the list. RAIA Education, Australia, 1990, 265pp, HB. $A 21.95 Australian Beach Houses: Living by the Sea Jenna Reed Burns From fibro shacks to state-of-the-art architecture, this stylish book celebrates the unique appeal of Australian beach houses.Now in paperback. New Holland Pub 1999 192pp PB $A45.00 Australian Gothic: The gothic revival in Australian architecture from the 1840's to the 1950's  Andrews, B. MUP, Australia, 2001, 194pp, HB. $A 89.95 Australian House, The: Homes of the tropical North  Saini, B. & Joyce, R. Lansdowne, Australia, 1994 (reprinted 2002), 127pp, HB. $A 28.55 Australian House Styles  Stapleton, M. & I. Using annotated line drawings the Stapleton's identify the twenty two distinct house styles built in Australia since 1788. Flannel Flower, Australia, 1997, 105pp, HB. $A O/P Australian Houses of the Twenties & Thirties Cuffley P A valuable contribution to Australian cultural history on domestic architecture, Cuffley’s book examines the stylish houses built in the inter war years, from the Californian Bungalow to the Modern Art Deco house, all reminders of the nationwide housing boom that followed World War 1. It is also major resource book for people who own or want to renovate a house from this era. Five Mile Press Aust 2007 264pp PB $A29.95(12/06) Australian Maintaining Your Home Montague R This completely revised edition gives you the tools to assess parts of your home, identify what has caused problems or deterioration and then gives guidance on how to fix it. Branz 2006 NZ 368pp PB $A49.95 (14/09) Australian Metropolis, The: A planning history  Hamnett, S & Freetone, R "The Australian Metropolis provides a single-volume introduction to the development of urban planning in Australia. By setting the evolution of Australian planning within its broader societal context, the Australian Metropolis presents a balanced appraisal of the positive, negative and ambivalent legacies resulting from attempts to plan Australia's major cities". This book includes 10 essays on the nature and development of urban planning in Australia, from historical and contemporary perspectives. Allen & Unwin, Australia, 2000, 229pp, PB. $A 45.00 Australian Modern  Goad, P.,  Wilken, R. & Willis J. Australian Modern offers a unique pictorial overview of the work of Stephenson and Turner. Their buildings signified the vanguard of Australian modernism and represented the results of the most up-to-date research into building designs for health, commerce and industry. The firm's expertise in hospital architecture, for example, earned them an international reputation, and for Arthur Stephenson, a knighthood and the prestigious RIBA Gold Medal. The sheer quantity and ubiquitous nature of the firm's output, from the 1920s to the 1970s, has affected the lives of countless numbers of everyday Australians. Landmark buildings in Melbourne include the MCG's Members' Stand and Long Room, Jessie McPherson Community Hospital, Mercy Hospital, Freemasons Hospital, St Vincents Hospital, Royal Banking Chambers of the E.S. and A. Bank, Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Building, and the Royal Melbourne Hospital. Their Sydney buildings are equally impressive, with the United Dental Hospital and the IBM Centre redefining the city's architecture. Stephenson and Turner also worked on several prominent projects as far afield as France, United States, New Zealand, Taiwan, Indonesia, Iraq and South Africa. MUP, Australia, 2004, 144pp, PB. $A 45.00 Australian Urban Planning: new challenges, new agendas  Gleeson, B. & Low, N.   Allen & Unwin, Australia, 2000 274pp, PB. $A 39.95 Australia's Home  Boyd, R. MUP, Australia, 1987, 237pp, PB. $A O/P Avalon: Art & Life of an Apartment Building  Felipe, R. Profile of a 75 year old building and its occupants, subject of a Museum of Brisbane exhibition, which gave an overview of current visual art practice in Queensland’s subtropical capital. Museum of Brisbane & Vanity, Aust 2005, 288pp HB. $A 30.00 Avalon: landscape & harmony  Roberts, J. (Ed) Walter Burley Griffin, Alexander Stewart Jolly & Harry Ruskin Rowe. Ruskin, Australia, 1999, 104pp, HB. $A 54.95 James Barnet Vol 3 Johnson, C., Kohane, P. Bingham-Hall, P. Pesaro, Australia, 2000, 96pp, PB.  $A 55.00 BatesSmart: Selected Projects 00-07 Poole R & Whittle K A collection of works by Melbourne based architects Bates Smart, built predominantly in Australia. ‘Constant dialogue and an increasing focus on research-based design within an open studio culture’ is what drives this practice towards results. Bates Smart Australia 2007 207pp PB  $A59.95 Bates Smart: 1852-2004  Goad, P. Featuring stunning drawings and photographs, Bates Smart: 150 Years of Australian Architecture Charts the development of a nations architecture through the work and personalities of a single architectural practice. With a diverse range of projects and varying scales, the firm that has developed from Joseph Reed in 1853 to Bates Smart today, this book as a great collection of a their huge body of work. T&H, UK, 2004, 311pp, HB. $A 120.00 Beach Houses of Australia & New Zealand   Crafti, S. As the author states, "what makes these beach houses unique is the energy and determination of the architects and their vision for specific sites. While architecture in the cities is often forced to conform to existing structures, the beach house can be a voice to steer architecture in new directions." Ranging from the modest to the grandiose, the 35 beach house featured have one thing in common, good design. Images,  Australia, 2000, 160pp, HB. $AO/P Beach Houses 2  Crafti, S. Following the great success of the first "Beach Houses " published in 2000, comes a second volume presenting 54 of the latest designs from the antipodes. From the compact 10 squares by David Luck to the sweeping complex of Allan Powell, the designing of beach houses has allowed the  architects the opportunity to embrace their visions without the constraints of inner city communities. Images, Australia, 2003, 192pp, HB. $AO/P Bearbrass: Imagining early Melbourne  Annear, R. Annear resurrects the village that was early Melbourne – from the arrival of white settlers in 1835 until the first gold rushes shook the town – and brings it to life in vivid colour. Black Inc., Australia, 2005, 256pp, PB. $A27.95 Between Devotion and Design: the architecture of John Cyril Hawes  Taylor, J. This book is the first to focus solely towards the built and unbuilt works of the Australian Priest/Architect. The projects are presented chronologically in what is an extensively researched, documented and illustrated guide to his work. Including extracts from his  own diary and comments on the twentieth century Australian architectural discourse, this beautiful book is inspiring as well as informative. UWAP, Australia, 2001, 406pp, HB. $O/P Building a masterpiece: the Sydney Opera House Watson A. With such a controversial history the Sydney Opera House and the story of its creation has become as iconic as the building itself. This latest publication produced by the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, is a grand selection of essays that shed further light on the controversy that surrounds this unique 20th-century structure, from the people whose careers were created and broken, to the innovative technologies developed for the construction. This is a comprehensive and generously illustrated book that provides great insight and will be an essential read for all of us interested in the complete history of Australia’s most recognised piece of architecture. Powerhouse Aust 2006 PB 190pp   $A55.00 Building for Nature: Walter Burly Griffin and Castlecrag  Walker, M., Kabos, A. & Weirick, J. Walter Burley Griffin Society, Australia, 1994, 80pp, PB. $A 32.95 Building Materials, Energy & the Environment: towards ecologically sustainable development  Lawson, B. RAIA, Australia, 1996, 135pp, PB. $A O/P Building Your Own Home: A comprehensive guide for Australian owner builders  Wilkie, G. & Arden, S. 3rd edition revised and updated for GST. Covers all questions posed in building a house from selecting your land to applying the last coat of paint. Includes additional material from the now unavailable “Alteration and Additions to your Home. Lansdowne, Australia, 2003, PB. $A 39.95 Builders to the Nation: the AV Jennings Story  Garden, D. MUP, Australia, 1992, 417pp, PB. $A P/A Burley Katon Halliday editor Dokulil H For two decades, under principles David Katon and Iain Halliday, the firm of BKH has pioneered a style of Sydney Modernism that has been ever changing and innovative. As one would expect from a book on Sydney’ leading design firm “Burley Katon Halliday”  is an elegant production showcasing 60 of their finest projects. Thames Australia 2007 310pp $110.00 Californian Bungalow in Australia, The  Butler, G. Lothian Books, Aust, 1995, 154pp, PB. $A 49.95 Canberra 1912: plans & planners of the Australian Capital competition MUP, Australia, 1997, 494pp, HB. $A 65.95 Canberra Architecture  Metcalf, A. Since its very inception, Canberra has aroused interest not only because it is a completely planned city, but also for its continually expanding body of architecture. Now, with this new Guide to Canberra Architecture, the visitor can sally forth with detailed information about all of the major buildings in Australia's fascinating capital. The Guide to Canberra Architecture will help you to experience it in real time and in person. Watermark, Australia, 2003, 173pp, PB. $A 39.60 Canberra: City in the Landscape Taylor K Halstead Press NSW 2007 192pp PB $A69.95(16/06) Canberra Following Griffin: a design history of Australia's National Capital  Ried, P. The National Archives of Australia have compiled most all of their material on Canberra and published it in this beautiful volume on our capital. From the initial planning by Walter Burley Griffin to it's present day condition, the book documents the intentions and the outcomes the city has undertaken in the last century. Slowly transforming and constantly being re-assessed, the design process is documented beautifully in drawings, aerial photographs and informed text. Bringing in anthropological, geographical and cultural perspectives from a selection of authors, this publication is easily the best on the subject. National Archives of Australia, Canberra, 2002, 378pp, HB. $A 90.00 Caring for Old Houses  Evans, I. Flannel Flower, Australia, 1988. 160pp, HB. $A P/A Carlton: A history  Yule P. This marvellous account of Carlton offers unique insights into one of Melbourne’s oldest suburbs. The reader can fight the epic political battles of the past as recounted by John Button, take part in street theatre with Bill Garner, watch the building of elegant terraces of Drummond Street with Miles Lewis, stroll through Melbourne General Cemetery with Don Chambers & Celestina Sagazio as well as many other historical sites within Carlton. With over 250 illustrations, this history of Carlton richly evokes the many influences that made Carlton a vibrant, exciting & influential suburb. MUP, Australia, 2004, 570pp, HB. $A 59.95  Now available in Paperback $A 39.95 Cities of Hope  Hamann, C. Aust Arch & Design by Edmond & Corrigan 1962-92 Oxford University, Australia, 1993, 199pp, PB. $A O/P Clearings Six Colonial Gardeners and Their Landscapes Fox P.  MUP Aust 2004 272pp HB $A59.95  Now available in paperback $A 39.95 Colour Schemes for Old Australian Houses  Evans, I. Lucas, C. Stapleton, I. Flannel Flower, Australia, 1985, 108pp, PB. $A 34.95 (More) Colour Schemes for Old Australian Houses  Evans, I.,  Lucas, C. & Stapleton, I. Flannel Flower, Australia, 1992, 123pp, PB. $A - reprinting no date Concrete Poetry: Concrete Architecture in Australia  Rollo, J. Joe Rollo's new book celebrating the power and grace of concrete in architecture. A personal journey through 36 buildings and structures from the 1950's to the present. Cement Concrete & Aggregates, Australia, 2004, 171pp, HB. $A 125.00 Contemporary Beach Houses Down Under Stephen Crafti A colourful collection of architect-designed beach houses - permanent residences, weekenders, luxury residences, some more redolent of the traditional beach shack. Glorious locations in Australia and New Zealand, designed by practices such as A-R-M, Studio 101 Architects, McBride Charles Ryan, BKK Architects and more. A great Christmas gift. Images Publishing 2008 288pp HB $A59.95 Contemporary Melbourne Architecture  Rollo, J. MUP, Australia, 2000, 192pp, PB. $A 39.95 Contemporary Australian Architecture  Graham, J. By documenting 45 buildings produced between 1976 and 1991 Jahn  is able to trace the development and implementation of new and innovative ideas in Australia's architecture. Craftsman, Australia, 1996, 240pp, HB. $A 104.50 Cool: The 60's Brisbane House  Avery, T., Dennis, P. & Whitman P. Including essays by Philip Goad and Jennifer Taylor this catalogue is a collection of the body of work from the exhibition held at QUT, commemorating Brisbane's take on the modernist house. ABC, Australia, 2004, 48pp, PB. $A 20.00 Curtain Call: Melbourne’s Mid Century Curtain Walls Neustuoby M. A survey of a selection of buildings located in Melbourne CBD, documenting the construct of curtain wall buildings such as the National Mutual Life Insurance building, Commonwealth Savings Bank and the now demolished Hume House.  An essay by Marika Neustupny on these buildings summarises the research into the mid-century buildings in Melbourne. RMIT 2006 Aust 114pp PB  $A33.00 Denton Corker Marshall: rule playing & the ratbag element Beck, H. & Cooper, J. Birkhauser, Switzerland, 2000, 251pp, HB.  $A O/P Denton Corker Marshall: Non Fictional Narratives van Schaik L Full colour images taken from various vantage points draw the viewer into this photographic narrative of DCM’s work. A beautiful journey through Australia, China, Indonesia and the UK, with essays by Nikos Papastergiadis, Jianfei Zhu and Deyan Sudjic. Birkhauser Germany 2008 293pp HB AU$135.00 Daryl Jackson Architecture Folio Images Publishing Institutional buildings such as the Victorian County Court, various university buildings and schools as well as the Museum of Immigration and the Conservatorium of Music in Sydney are some of the 23 projects selected for this folio. Images 2006 Aust 255pp HB $A99.95 Design City Melbourne!  van Schaik, L. Finally, a book that celebrates the rich & varied cultural landscape of Melbourne’s architecture & design. Drawing parallels with the design booms of cities such as Barcelona in the 1980s & Antwerp in the1990s, Leon van Schaik introduces the companies & people who have created the vibrant & innovative city that is considered the design capital of Australia. This story of spaces, be they commercial or domestic, urban or rural, all highlight this uniquely mixed & cosmopolitan city. John Gollings’ beautiful photographs are used throughout & illustrate the “spaces that support the vital culture of this uniquely mixed & cosmopolitan city”.Wiley, UK, 2006, 272pp, HB. $A110.95 Designing Australia: Readings in the history of design  Bogle, M. (Ed) Containing a selection of essays on a variety of themes associated with the role of the designer in Australia, from our Colonial roots to present day. The aim of this book is to allow the reader to sample some of the issues associated with designing for the serial production of objects and architecture. Featuring essays from Grant Featherston, Best Overend & Norman H. Seabrook to name but a few. Pluto, Australia, 2002, 250pp, PB. $A 39.95 Designing Australia’s Cities: Culture, Commerce and the City Beautiful, 1890-1930 Freestone R Designing Australias Cities chronicles and celebrates the ideas, influences, outcomes and enduring legacies from the international City Beautiful movement. During this time architects and planners became actively aware of a need to make the country's cities not just efficient, productive and safe to live and work in, but also works of art.UNSW Press 2007 Australia 325pp PB $A49.95 Designing for Urban Living  Judd, B. Recent medium-density group housing in Australia. RAIA, Australia, 1993, 112pp, PB. $A 19.80 Design Research  Downton, P. "Design is a way of inquiring, a way of producing knowing and knowledge; this means it is a way of researching. That is the central proposition of this book. . . It looks at the relationship of research to design and considers them both as ways of inquiring about the world and as ways of contributing to individual knowing and disciplinary knowledge." Research and works by Peter Downton. RMIT, Australia, 2003, 136pp, PB. $A 27.50 Details In Australian Architecture Vol 1  Pegrum, R. RAIA Education, Australia, 1987, 111pp, PB. $A 16.50 Details In Australian Architecture Vol 2Pegrum R. RAIA Education, Australia, 1987, 111pp, PB. $A 16.50 Donaldson + Warn: Crossing Midfield  London, G. & Richards, D. Birkhauser, Switzerland, 2000, 127pp, PB. $A 95.00 Drawing the Form of Nature: Marion Mahony Griffin This is the first book solely dedicated to the Chicago-born architect Marion Mahony Griffin (1871-1961) known primarily for her superb drafting style that incorporated architectural plans into dramatic and stylised landscapes for her own projects as well as her husband, architect Walter Burley Griffin. Their careers were propelled by their winning proposal for Canberra in 1941. This book presents her drawings and illustrations, many of which have never been published before, including her series of Forest Portraits she made in Australia, that is a direct colour copy of her original that was found in the New-York Historical Society's copy of Marion Mahony Griffin's unpublished memoir The Magic of America. NthWestern Uni Press132pp USA2006 PB $A65.00 Dream Home  Wakely, M. A book from Australian Mark Wakely that asks what our homes mean to us. But not from the rarefied view of the architects drafting table not from the set of the TV renovation show. It takes as its starting point everyday people and their everyday houses. Filled with personal anecdotes and insight and many question that are answered by Wakely, this book is an exploration of a universal subject - our homes. Allen & Unwin, Australia, 2003, 227pp, PB. $A 29.95 Durbach Block  Margalit, H & Goad, P Pesaro, Australia, 1999, 95pp, PB. $A 20.00 Emery Vincent Design  Cooper, J Images, Australia, 2000, 247pp, HB. $A 79.95 Empire on Display  Hoffenberg Indian and Australian Exhibitions from the Crystal Palace to the Great War. University of California Press, Berkeley, 2001, 419pp, HB. $A 106.00 Encyclopaedia of Melbourne  Brown-May, A. & Swain, S. (Eds) Great cities deserve great encyclopaedias. A city is known by its past, its characteristic virtues, troubles, & its ways of life.  Reflecting & encompassing the city's historical position as one of the world's pre-eminent nineteenth century metropolises, & as one of the twenty-first century's most liveable cities. Alphabetical entries range from short factual summaries about places, institutions & events, through to extended survey articles on key topics such as Architecture, Aboriginal Melbourne, Economy, Foundation & Early Settlement, Law & Order, Literature, Science, Sport, Suburbia, Theatre & Transport.  CUP, UK, 2005, 864pp, HB. $A150.00 Essential But Unplanned: the Story of Melbourne's Lanes.  Bate, W. State Library Victoria, Australia, 1994, 124pp, HB. $A O/P Evolutionary Modernism: Daryl Jackson 65/05  Jackson D., forward by McCaughey P. Documenting and assessing 40 year of your work must be a daunting task but by dividing it into 5 year increments Daryl Jackson is able to show the evolution of a young architect. From a red brick farmhouse in the wheatbelt, moving quickly onto the education buildings at Laurenston and Ballarat, to the famous and controversial “brutalist” Harold Holt Pool, those first 5 years are finished off with a flourish with the enormous concrete YWCA in Fiji. A thoughtful introduction for each chapter and a succinct description accompanies project, presented well through photographs and plans. MUP 2006 Aust 251pp HB $A49.95 Exquisite Apart: 100 years of architecture in New Zealand  Walker, C. (Ed) Marking the centenary of the New Zealand Institute of Architects by gathering together a selection of buildings, people &opinions that both celebrate & critique many assumptions & expectations about what constitutes an authentically New Zealand architecture. NZIA, New Zealand, 2005, 248pp, HB. $A85.00 Federation House, The: Australia's own style Fraser, H. Joyce, R. Lansdowne, Australia, 1993, 127pp, PB. $A 29.95 Federation House, The: Restoration guide  Evans, E. The history of the period of domestic building is combined with  a guide to restoration as each chapter addresses a salient feature  eg. plaster, fireplaces, fences. Flannel Flower Press, Australia, 1988, PB. $A 34.95 Federation Square  Day, N. et al Finally a book to explain the Federation Square project, including the logistics of constructing a deck over the Jolimont Rail Yards to the intricate geometry of the facades and the technology of the Labyrinth and the engineering feat of the atrium. Incorporating stunning photographs, and text. Hardie Grant, Australia, 2003, 112pp, HB. $A 34.95 Now Available in Paperback $A 29.95 Fibro Frontier, The: A different history of Australian architecture  Pickett, C. Doubleday, Australia, 1997, 122pp, PB. $A P/A Fluid City: Transforming Melbourne’s urban waterfront  Dovey, K. Tracing the transformation of Melbourne’s urban waterfront from 1983 to2003. It portrays the fluid city in terms of intersecting flows of “desire” – for identity, views, power & profits, whilst asking how we reconcile these “desires” with public interests. UNSW, Australia, 2004, 277pp, PB. $A 59.95 Florence Taylor’s Hats Freestone R & B Hanna With her outspoken feminism, working class background and right wing politics, her flair for business and unorthodox private life, Florence Taylor is a towering yet contradictory personality. Australia’s first “lady architect”. Halstead Australia 2008 245pp PB AU$29.95 Flow: NewCastle Architecture Projects Review 2006 Lehmann S (ed). Student work from the University of Newcastle in NSW. Infinite Press AUST 2007 259pp PB $A20.00 (07/09) Francis Greenway Architect  Broadbent, J. & Hughes, J. HHT, Australia, 2001, 112pp, PB. $A 34.95 Freestyle: New Australian Design for Living Parkes B. (ed.) A up to date insight into of the current Australia design scene, in particular the fields of furniture, lighting, textiles, home wares, fashion, jewellery and accessories. Includes essays on the contemporary approach to Australian designs, and followed by the profiles, works and biographies of 40 outstanding Australian designers, revealing the stories behind designed pieces previously untold to the public. Object/Melbourne Museum 2006 320pp PB $A49.95 From the Suburbs: building a nation from our neighbourhoods  Latham, M. "From the Suburbs" is a collection of Mark Latham's papers over the past two years, reflecting his work as a creative and assertive Labor frontbencher. Latham defines the direction he believes the ALP should head as a party  - with a radical edge. He wants to spread power and wealth widely across our society, bringing economic assets and cultural influence into the hands of the outsiders in Australia's vast suburbs and towns. It is a fantastic to begin the design process for delivering socially responsible spaces and structures to the Australian public. Pluto, Australia, 2003, 150pp, PB. $A 24.95 Fundamental Building Materials 3rd edition  Ward-Harvey, K. RAIA, Australia, 1997. 118pp, PB. $A 30.25 Gabriel Poole: space in which the soul can play 2nd Edition  Walker, B. Winner of the RAIA's Gold Medal in 1998, Gabriel Poole is one of Australia's outstanding architectural talents. This timely publication will introduce his work to a wider audience both nationally and internationally. Over 200 photographs, and 50 plans, sections and drawings accompany the notes that provide the reader with quick reference to his major works. Author Bruce Walker has used interviews with leading contemporaries and clients to achieve a unique vision of Poole's architectural style. Visionary, Australia. 2003, 143pp, PB. $A 64.95 Gardens in Australia: Their design and care  Walling, E. Blooming, Australia, 1999, 148pp, HB. $A 49.50 George, The: St. Kilda life and times  Upton, G. A colourful and fascinating history of the infamous George Hotel in vibrant St. Kilda's Fitzroy St. "From elegance to decadence, bloodhouse to boutique, the George Hotel has seen it all. High on the Hill, the George has been witness to St. Kilda's history across three centuries." Well researched and beautifully presented, it is a refreshing take on history, devoid of any dusty stuffiness and broad in topics of interest. Venus Bay, Australia, 2002, 143pp, PB. $A 38.95 Glen Murcutt: A singular architectural practice  Beck, H. & Cooper, J. Glenn Murcutt is one of the world's most celebrated living architects, and is widely hailed as Australia's architect laureate. He has been awarded the 2002 Pritzker Prize in May 2002, and is one of only seven recipients of the prestigious Alvar Aalto Medal. Full-colour photography, much of it supplied from the architect's private collection, and a comprehensive selection of drawings and concept sketches, are complemented by Glenn's own notes, and the insightful commentary of internationally recognised architectural editors, Professor Haig Beck and Jackie Cooper. This is the definitive book on Murcutts work, life and ethos. Images, Australia, 2005, 256pp, PB. $O/P Glenn Murcutt: Buildings & projects 1962-2003  Fromonot, F. This newly revised and greatly expanded version of Fromonot's original 1996 book, adds 10 new projects to the original 23. Much of the work has been rephotographed, extra drawings and plans have been added, and the accompanying text has been expanded. The introductory essay has been recast, and Fromonot offers a complete reassessment of Murcutts career in the light of the Pritzker Prize, and the influence he has had on a new generation of architects. T&H, UK, 2005, 325pp, PB. $A 79.95 Glenn Murcutt: The Architecture of Glenn Murcutt  Gusheh, Heneghan, Lassen and Seyama A beautiful photographic publication of Murcutt’s works from the past 40 years. This title is paired with ‘Glenn Murcutt: Thinking Drawing/ Working Drawing’ from the same series. 13 of Murcutts works are featured, with photography by Anthony Bowell who aims to capture the essence of the architecture in its landscape. Japanese and English parallel text. TOTO Japan 2008 248pp HB $A86.90 Glenn Murcutt: Thinking Drawing/ Working Drawing Gusheh, Heneghan, Lassen and Seyama A beautiful publication of Murcutt’s architectural drawings from the past 40 years. This title is paired with ‘Glenn Murcutt: The Architecture of Glenn Murcutt’ from the same series. 13 of Murcutts works are featured, with introductory text, sketches, working drawings and details. Japanese and English parallel text. TOTO Japan 2008 248pp HB $A64.90 Sean Godsell: Works & projects  with an essay by van Schaik, L. Sean Godsell is recognised as one of Australia’s leading architectural talents and, with an increasing international reputation, this monograph documenting his work so far is a welcome addition to the very few books available on Australian architects and architecture. It documents 23 of his projects, ranging from the infamous Carter/Tucker House featured on the front cover, to his prototype Future Shack, a prefabricated emergency relief-housing unit made from a recycled shipping container. Beautifully photographed, it and includes plans, sketches and elevations plus some of his unbuilt competition entries for larger scale buildings. Electa, Italy, 2005, 161pp, HB. $A 89.95 Gordon Ford: the natural Australian garden   Ford, G. Blooming, Australia, 1999, 114pp, HB. $A 39.50 Antony Gormley: Inside Australia  Brody, H., Bond, A. & Gormley, A. Showcasing this Turner Prize-winning artist, with the 51-statue installation on Lake Ballard, a 10 square kilometre dry salt lake in a remote region of Western Australia. Photographs, maps & drawings present the entire creative process in detail, while commentaries explain its different stages & place the work in the wider context of Gormley's sculptural oeuvre. The centrepiece of the book is a photographic section showing the figures standing sentinel on the parched salt plains. T&H, UK, 2005, 176pp, HB. $A69.95 (24/10) Great Houses of Australia: 50 Homes with a Story to Tell  Gregory D. A collection of residences each with a relation to a point in Australian history which have survived until today: from those built in the age of colonial exploration and settlement, to that which have lived through natural disasters and owned by noted personalities such as John Macarthur and Hamilton Hume. Each house has been researched in detailed and stands solidly in the history of early Australian architecture and design. Cameron House 2006 Australia 207pp HB $A59.95 Green City, The: Sustainable homes, sustainable suburbs  Low, N., Gleeson, B., Green, R. & Radović, D. In “The Green City” a multi-disciplinary team of Australian professionals explain how ecological sustainability can be embodied in the everyday life of homes, communities and cities. UNSW Press, Australia, 2005, 247pp, PB. $A 39.95 Greening Sydney: landscaping the urban fabric  Johnson, C. Government Architect Publications, Australia, 2003, 244pp, PB. $A 33.00 Griffin Legacy, The: Canberra - the nation’s capital in the 21st century  MacKenzie, S. et al Presenting a new plan for the heart of the nation's capital, the Central National Area & its approaches, here we are  shown how central Canberra could look like in twenty to fifty years if we build on the city's unique foundations. The grand civic design envisaged by Burley Griffin & Marion Mahony Griffin meets the challenges of sustainability in the 21st century. National Capital Authority, Australia, 2004, 206pp, PB. $A 65.00 Griffins in Australia and India: The complete works and projects of Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahoney Griffin  Turnbull, J. & Navaretti, This will be the first of two volumes that will record all known work- buildings and projects- of the Griffins. It will also cite all the known sources of information about their works. The companion volume, covering the work done in the USA prior to their arrival in Australia in 1914, is being prepared by two American scholars. Together the volumes will reveal the truth and significance of the Griffin's work, unimpeded by the sometimes mischievous perception that they were merely the followers of Frank Lloyd Wright. Miegunyah, Australia, 1999, 443pp, HB. $A 50.00 Gruzman: an Architect and his City Gruzman N., Fisher P. (ed.), Introduction by Goad P. This book is a much awaited comprehensive study of the life and work of the late Neville Gruzman covering his works as well as his approach to architecture and life. Twenty four buildings are studied, all of which accompanied by plans and section amongst other drawings and extensively illustrated through photographs mostly by Max Dupain and David Moore, who recorded Gruzman's works from the 50s to the 70s. Sydney‘s landscape formed the dramatic settings for Gruzman’s work, and Philip Goad’s introductory essay provides valuable insight into the man and his influences. Gruzman’s memoirs add the personal dimension to this well-crafted text. Craftsman House 2006 Aust $A120.00 Gunyah, Goondie + Wurley: The Aboriginal Architecture of Australia Memmott, P When Europeans first reached Australian shores, the claim of terra-nullius was  developed to support their claim to the land. Australian Aboriginal people did not have houses or towns; it was believed that they only occupied temporary camps, sheltering in makeshift huts or lean-to’s of grass and bark. Refuting this argument, Paul Memmott’s seminal book explores the range and complexity of Aboriginal-designed structures, spaces and territorial behaviour. Using photographs form the 19C and early 20thC, Memmott shows a very extensive collection of housing types that range from temporary shelters to permanent villages. His book is an important landmark in Aboriginal and vernacular studies. UQP Australia 2007 412pp. HB $A90.00 (26/11) H2O Architecture  Crafti, S. All enhanced by water, the homes featured in this book are diverse, with a vast collection of apartments, townhouses; small terraces as well as large homes. Featuring many well-known & renowned Australian architects, it is another concise edition from the prolific Stephen Crafti. Suppling the reader with fantastic photographs as well as plans & elevations of almost every project. Images, Aust 2005, 216pp, HB. $A 85.00 Hand and the Chisel, The: The life & work of Lewis John Godfrey  Foote, J. Godfrey was a master in an elite trade of carving, rendering amazing forms from wood and stone with a grace and perfection that could be borne of talent and patience. He worked on both minute wooden carvings through to carved facades of public buildings &churches in Australia. This book is a record of his work. Circa, Australia, 2004, 76pp, PB. $A 39.95 Harold Desbrowe-Annear: a life in architecture  Edquist H. Harold Desbrowe-Annear was an enigma: an architect who counted among his clients some of Melbourne's wealthiest families & among his friends a wide range of bohemian artists & writers. In this beautifully illustrated & highly readable biography, Harriet Edquist explores both the multifaceted work & unconventional life of this intriguing man, a life that was sometimes scandalous & always eventful. MUP, Australia, 2004, 313pp, HB. $A 69.95 Hayes & Scott: Post-war houses  Wilson, A. Showcasing the work of these influential Queensland-based architects. This book of their work highlights the strong influence of the Bauhaus & features their house designs & a catalogue of their projects & essays by architectural historians. UQP, Australia, 2005, 112pp, PB. $A 30.00 How to Restore the Old Aussie House, Stapleton, L This practical guide contains information on understanding and maintaining old houses and buildings built between 1800 and the 1930’s. The book is a guide to stylistic evolution, terminology and construction and features detailed sectional drawings and photographs. Flannel Flower Press, Australia, 2008 130pp AU$39.95 Human Scale in Architecture: George Molnar's Sydney  Holder, Freestone & Kerr Through the drawings and interviews of George Molnar - we understand the urban landscape of Sydney as readers have understood it through his humorous cartoons in the Sydney Morning Herald over the past 50 years. A good laugh, a great read and an enduring story - this is the best way to get an insight from all angles. Craftsman House, Australia, 2003, 152pp HB. $A 66.00 John Hitch: record of a life in architecture  Hitch, J. One of the few monographs or biographies on an Australian Architect, this is a beautifully executed publication. Documenting in great detail the life and work of John Hitch, it takes us on a journey from childhood in England to working with the likes of Louis Kahn. From a historical perspective this book is all too valuable as Australians are losing records of a generation of brilliant architects. From an architectural perspective, it is both informative and inspirational, well worth the read. Australia, 2002, 174pp, PB. $A 45.00 John Horbury Hunt: radical architect 1938 - 1904  Reynolds, Muir & Hughes Responsible for some of the most spectacular regional architecture in Australian, Hunt has been a cornerstone of Australia's architectural development since he arrived from Canada in the mid 1800's. Historic Houses Trust of NSW, Australia, 2002, 166pp, PB. $A 54.95 Invention Intervention  Douglas, M. (Ed) Addressing recent ideas about research & technological innovations in industrial design in Australia.RMIT Aust2004, 129pp, PB. $A 33.00 Judging Architecture - Issues, Division Triumphs Goad, P. & Gollings, J. To mark the 75th year of the tradition of giving awards to Victoria’s best buildings, the RAIA Victorian Chapter has published this book. It carries30 of our leading architects, writers and thinkers to look at past winners in a new eye and in a new time. In doing so they have established a new list of the 35 best buildings built in Victoria over the past 75 years. Original buildings have been photographed to sit against photo's of their original context, illustrating time as an impact through landscape and interference. Edited by Philip Goad and Photographed by John Gollings. RAIA, Australia, 2003, 316pp, HB. $A 99.00 Kevin Borland: Architecture from the Heart Evans D., with Boland H.C. & Hamann C. A monograph of Melbourne architect, designer and educator Kevin Borland, whose belief in the potential of architecture to better human living becomes an admirable characteristic that persisted throughout in his architecture. Active after the second world war, Borland completed domestic projects, notable being the Rice House in Eltham before co-designing the winning proposal for the Olympic Swimming Stadium for the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne. Other selected projects are illustrated with photographs and drawings, with contributions by Dr. Conrad Hamann and also features personal tributes from family and friends. RMIT 2006 Aust 129pp PB $A45.00 Leaves of Iron: Glen Murcutt, pioneer of an Australian architectural form  Drew, P. A&R, Australia, 1985, 149pp, PB. $A O/P Richard Leplastrier: Spirit of Nature and Wood Architecture Award 2004 The third recipient of the international Spirit of Nature Wood Architecture Award, Richard Leplastrier, showing in particular how he uses wood in his architecture. The nine projects featured in the book date from 1974 until 2000, and are all situated in Australia. The featured projects are: private houses and studios Lovett Bay House, Palm Garden House, Bellingen House and Studio, Tom Uren House, Rainforest House, Cloudy Bay Retreat, Watson’s Bay House, Blue Mountains House and Studio and Leplastrier’s boat Dorothy. Rakkennustieto, Finland, 2004, 80pp, PB. $A85.00 Living in Sydney This book would be more aptly titled if the cover said "Living in an architecturally designed house with the right postcode, fabulous furniture and a view to die for in Sydney". The lucky few who experience this lifestyle have opened their doors to let photographer Giorgio Possenti into their lives. All architecture is contemporary and beautifully presented in what could only be described as coffee table book. Taschen, Germany, 2002, 199pp, HB. $A 49.95 Life and Work of Guilford Bell, Architect 1912-1992  van Schaik, L. (Ed) Bookman, Australia, 1999, 303pp, PB. $A O/P Living the Modern: Australian Architecture. Perren, C & Ring, K The adventuresome and enduring Australian spirit, since the 1950’s has translated into a unique approach within modern architecture; one that is progressive, personal, cultural and climate-specific. This catalogue accompanies the exhibition Living the Modern: Australian Architecture, at The German Center for Architecture, Berlin. It celebrates a diverse mix of residential architecture by twenty-five Australian architects, who for the last fifteen years have been applying, interpreting, or reworking modernist approaches. Hatje Cantz Verlag Germany 2007 240pp. HB A$65.00 Local Heroes: Architects of Australia's Sunshine Coast  Hyatt, P. Providing an exciting overview of a group of Queensland architects whose work is winning national and international acclaim: Gabriel Poole, John Mainwaring and Lindsay & Kerry Clare. The book is organised by practice, with approximately 30 projects in total. There is written collaboration from Sir Zelman Cowen and James Grose, an essay by Peter Hyatt, and architect statements. A beautifully presented book with substantial detail and supporting information. Excellent value. Craftsman House, Australia, 2000, 224pp, PB. $A 60.00 Lost Gardens of Sydney Morris C To accompany the exhibition at The Museum of Sydney. Running until the 30th of November.Many of Sydney’s great Colonial gardens and others from the 20th century have been cleared, mainly for urban development. The gardens in this book have either already been lost or are substantially gone. Put together by Colleen Morris, a Sydney based heritage consultant with a special interest in garden history and conservation. Historic Houses Trust Australia 2008 160pp PB AU$49.95 Lygon Street: Stories and Recipes From Melbourne’s Melting Pot Harden M & McKeon M A remarkable book on the tale of Lygon Street, one of Melbourne’s famous inner-city cultural spots. With stories of shop and restaurant owners, alongside photography and signature dishes with recipes. This book is the perfect gift for any Melbournian interested in history. Murdoch NSW 2008 366pp HB $A59.95 Making a city in the country: The Albury-Wodonga National Growth Centre Project 1973-2003. Penny, B The National Growth project began as one of the Whitlam Government’s boldest ventures: to make Albury-Wodonga a decentralized city. What went into the venture is explored along with a specific case study of the wider political and economical context that was site rather than state specific. UNSW Press. Sydney 2005 387pp. PB A $49.95 Making the Most of Small Spaces  Crafti, S. New urban and inner suburban conditions are making available amazing, but small and challenging sites. But for the client who embraces this condition and seeks to experience new methods of living, the challenge can really pay off. This book looks at a range of Australian projects, where room is scarce but space is maximised, creating interesting, enjoyable and rewarding places to live. Includes work by Charles McBride Ryan, Jackson Clements Burrows, BBP, Daniel van Cleemput, SJB, Sean Godsell, William Orr, Steven Varady, Neometro, Kerstin Thompson, Harmer, Maddisson, McGauran Giannini Soon, Six Degrees, David Luck and many more. It's great to see a broad range of all-Australian work. Images, Australia, 2002, 176pp, HB. $A 59.95 Making More of Small Spaces Crafti, S. A secod volume of small space design in Australia. Includes work by Inarc, Neil + Idle, Neometro, and Studio 10. Images, Australia, 2003, 176pp, HB. $A 59.95 Masterpiece: A life of Jorn Utzon  Drew, P. "Utzon, a quintessential  Dane, has assiduously evaded the fame that has pursued him. He has been dogged by the phantom of his Opera House reputation and has resisted any serious critical reflection or comment on his work. It has taken 30 years of persistent research by architectural historian Phillip Drew to tear aside the curtain of myth obscuring Jorn Utzon's enigmatic character and write this biography of the man and his architecture. HGB, Australia, 1999, 574pp, PB. $A 39.95 Measure for Measure: A practical guide for recording buildings & landscapes  Dunbar, M. et al RAIA, Australia, 1990,  64pp, PB. $A13.20 Melbourne Book, The: A history of now   Coote M. A modern chronicle of a unique city, this book is visual, passionate & informative, it tells the story of a city & its style, its people & its vivid past. Celebrating the very qualities that make Melbourne the worlds most liveable city. Follow Maree Coote around the city for a journey that will reveal new features to those who live here, & make those visiting wish they did. This is Melbourne, celebrated with love. HGB, Australia, 2004, 356pp, PB. $A 39.95 Melbourne Architecture a Guide  Goad, P. The long-awaited companion guide to Sydney is now available. Written by Phillip Goad, widely respected as a critic and historian specialising in 20th century Australian architecture, it is divided into 10 chronological periods that give us the history of Melbourne through its buildings. Photographs by Patrick Bingham-Hall illustrate each page, and nine suggested tours with maps and photos complete the guide. Watermark, Australia, 1999, 256pp, PB. $AO/P new edition in preparation Melbourne's Grand Boulevard: The story of St. Kilda Road  Buckrick, J. State Library of Victoria, Australia, 1996, 227pp, HB. $A O/P Melbourne Style 1 & 2  Warrender, G. A collection of houses from Melbourne. Compiled by Kay and Burton Real estate agents, these are houses that they have had on their listings. Full Colour Images predominantly with some text. Australia, 2003/2004, 120pp, HB. $A 49.95 & $A 69.95 Melbourne Symmetry Hionis C [photographer] A beautiful compilation of photographs depicting Melbourne’s city streets, laneways, gardens and landmark buildings. 186RED Melbourne 2008 111pp HB $A34.95 Modern Times: The Untold Story of Modernism in Australia Stephen A, P Goad & A McNamara Richly illustrated and beautifully designed with more than 300 images , Modern Times reveals how modernism transformed Australian culture. It includes contributions from many authorities in the field and examinations on key figures such as Seidler, Hirschfield- Mack, the Featherstons, Boyd and Sievers. Miegunyah Press & Powerhouse Publishing Australia 2008 253pp PB AU$49.95 Modernism & Australia: Documents on Art, Design and Architecture 1917-1967 Stephen A., McNamara A & Goad P. Melbourne University Press AUST 2007 HB $A49.95 Monumental Australian Architecture  Jian, S. (Ed) This book features many of Australia's recent commercial and public architecture. Organised into sections to Public, Education, Sports and Office and Commercial, a number of buildings are analysed including Stadium Australia, Sydney  Museum, Brisbane Convention Centre and more. Includes work by Harry Seidler, DCM, Cox Group, DesignInc, Bligh Voller Nield, Crone Associates. BT Latitude, Australia, 2001, 220pp, HB. $A O/P National Museum of Australia: Tangled destinies  A-R-M & Jencks, C. The National Museum of Australia has been a long time coming; the idea can be traced back to the time of Federation in 1901. The Museum was designed by Melbourne-based architects Ashton Raggatt McDougall and Robert Peck von Hartel Trethowan. The project originated with an International Design Competition which the architects won in 1997, and it sits on an 11 hectare site on the Acton Peninsula on Lake Burley Griffin. This monograph looks at three aspects of the NMA complex: the architecture of the National Museum of Australia and the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies buildings, the landscape, and the exhibitions in the National Museum - through many pairs of eyes. As well as receiving national and international acclaim, the building recently won Blueprint Magazine's Best New Public Building Award, against entries from Nicholas Grimshaw and Zaha Hadid amongst others. This important building is superbly documented in this great new book, with essays and analysis by Charles Jencks, Dimity Reed and Michael Markham. Images, Australia, 2002, 180pp, HB. $A 69.95 The National Trust Research Manual Sagazio C. (ed) National Trust 2006 AUST 191pp PB $A29.95 New Directions in the Australian House Johnson A. A selection of 25 recent Australian houses are presented here as a sample that is definitive of Australian architecture today. Design approaches are examined to reveal that the idea of the monumental in domestic architecture is being increasingly confronted, suggesting a drawing away from the typically climatic and neighbourhood orientated, into the viewpoint of treating architecture as object. Anchored is the understanding of the Australian lifestyle and surrounds, the houses brought into discussion have adopted fresh approaches, namely those that draw from the high modernist period and the expressionistic. Includes projects completed by ARM, Durbach Block, John Wardle, DCM, McBride Charles Ryan and many more. Pesaro 2006 Australia 250pp $A70.00 New Australia Style  Gollings, J. & Michell, G. Leading architectural photographer John Gollings and author George Michell have combined their talents to produce this exciting volume of Australian architecture showcasing outstanding new building across Australia. Divided into City, Suburb, Beach and Bush, over 50 outstanding houses and apartments, restaurants, hotels and nightclubs are illustrated and a directory  to the architects and designers is included at the books end. T&H, UK, 1999 208pp, PB. $A 50.00 New Australian Style 2: Inner City Living  Golling, J. & Michell, G. Apartments and townhouses, industrial conversions and extensions: "Inner City Living"  showcases some 50 projects across all the major cities of Australia. Such is the creative confidence of Australia today that the present and the future coexist comfortably with the past. This timely book celebrates the vitality of Australia as it reclaims and reinvents its urban heritage. T&H, UK, 2003, 208pp, HB. $A35.00 special New Conversations with an Old Landscape: Landscape architecture in contemporary Australia  Bull, C. Finally there is a definitive book on the current climate of landscape architecture in Australia. This beautifully presented hardcover book sits perfectly in the office or on the coffee table and contains a well researched documentation of the varied and celebrated work of Landscape Architects from across the continent. Through photographs and text, the author brings to life an array of projects from highways to sculpture parks to waterfront developments. A long awaited yet rewarding book. Images, Australia, 2002, 160pp, HB. $AO/P New City, A: Photographs of Melbourne's land boom  Morrison, I. (Ed) In the summer of 1888-89, professional photographer Charles Bristow Walker ventured out of his studio into the streets & captured the splendour of Melbourne's boom. Little known in his own day & forgotten when he died, Walker's stunning photographs are now published for the first time. These photographs provide a lasting vision of a metropolis imbued with energy & dynamism, a glittering city in the days before the land boom went bust. The informed commentary from historians, librarians & archivists that accompanies the photographs reflects the social, cultural, economic & political significance of the scenes captured by Walker.  Miegunyah, Australia, 2003, 118pp, HB. $A 39.95 New Directions in Australian Architecture  Goad, P. & Bingham-Hall, P. The work of 14 of Australia's most exciting architectural firms is show-cased in a handsome new volume from Pesaro Press. Philip Goad's perceptive text accompanies Patrick Binham-Hall's photographs. Whether using colour or black and white, Bingham-Hall's photos have a sharpness and beauty that makes every image count. NFK is represented by 13 projects and as with many of the others, this is the first time such a body of work has been presented in book form. The others are Andresen O'Gorman, ARM, Donovan Hill, Engelen Moore, Sean Godsell, Jones Coulter Young, Lyons Architects, Stutchbury & Pape, Kerstin Thompson, Tonkin Zulaikha Greer, Troppo, John Wardle and Woods Marsh. Pesaro, Australia, 2001, 298pp, HB. $A 70.00 New Uses For Heritage Places Guidelines for the adaptation of historic buildings and sites. Heritage Council of NSW Australia 2008 48pp PB $AU25.00 New Zealand Style  Murray, P. & Tartt, J. Outdoor living, food, wine, relaxation & home ideas. Murray Books, Aust, 2004, 168pp, PB. $A 34.95 Next Wave: Emerging talents in Australian Architecture Jackson D This book explores the sixteen exciting young architectural studios in Australia and the progressive projects built in Australasia that are winning them global attention. Thames & Hudson UK 2007 255pp HB $A65.00 Olympic Architecture: Building Sydney 2000  Bingham-Hall, P. The first book  to be published on the largest construction project in Australia's history. Apart from the excellent photography of Bingham-Hall and informative text, it includes maps, plans, cross sections and elevations, and details of architects, engineers and construction companies involved in this huge project. Watermark, Australia, 1999, 280pp, HB. $A 93.50 Open Doors: Fresh Thinking in Australian Architecture and Interiors Clark J & T This book profiles twenty six of our most progressive design practitioners, offering a richly detailed overview of the current state of Australian architecture and interior design. Ripe Off The Press AUSTRALIA 2007 165pp PB $A49.95 (06/10) Out of the Square: unique contemporary residences Crafti S. Produced by the prolific Australian architecture and design writer Stephen Crafti, this latest publication focuses on all that is left-of-centre in domestic architecture. With a selection of buildings from over a ten year period Crafti informs the reader of the architects intentions, whilst explaining the variety of materials and technologies that were used in the construction of these unusual homes. With a selection of beautiful photographs and plans this title features work by BKK, Alex Popov, Cassandra Complex, Dale-Jones Evans and Wood Marsh, to mention a few. Images Aust 2005 HB 160pp  $A59.95 Pacific Edge: Contemporary architecture on the Pacific Rim Zellner, P. With essays by Aaron Betsky, Davina Jackson and Akira Suzuki.  A brightly illustrated sourcebook of many and varied architects works from regions as diverse as Melbourne to Chile's Tierra del Fuego.T &H, UK, 1998, 224pp, HB. $A 45.00 SPECIAL PRICE was $A 98.95 while stocks last... Pacific Island  Ypma, H. T&H, UK, 1996, 158pp, PB. $A 43.95 Pacific Modern  Barreneche, R.A. A spectacular tour of the most exciting examples of residential architecture in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Includes the work of Australian architects Glenn Murcutt, John Wardle Architects, Burley Katon Halliday, Durbach Bloch Architects, Engelen Moore, Stuchbury & Pape, Sean Godsell, Casey Brown Architects and Alexander Michael & Assoc. Rizzoli USA 2006 HB 224pp   $A75.00 Para: RMIT Architecture Thesis Projects 2006- 2007 Zilka L The latest collection of thesis projects to come out the RMIT Architecture program. RMIT Melbourne 2008 200pp PB $A40.00 Peddle Thorp Architects: 100 selected projects 1984-94 Peddle Thorp, Australia, 1994, 208pp, HB. $A O/P Peter Stutchbury: Of people and places between the bush and the beach  Drew, P. Essays by Philip Goad & Neilsen Warren. Photos by Patrick Bingham-Hall. All Peter Stutchbury's projects have been designed to respond to their specific environment,  incorporating ecological sustainability into his houses as early as the 1980s. Philip Drew's text leads us through Stutchbury's career, analysing the stages of the architect's developing philosophies through examples of his work. Well illustrated with colour and black & white photographs. Pesaro, Australia, 2000, 124pp, PB. $A 55.00 Pictorial Guide to Identifying Australian Architecture: Styles & terms from 1788 to the present  Apperly, R., Irving, R. & Reynolds, P. A&R, Australia, 1995, 295pp, PB. $A 45.00 Pioneers of Modernism: The Arts and crafts movement in Australia Edquist, H Professor Edquist traces the development of the movement from its origins, including key architetcs who introduced theories and idioms of the British Arts and Crafts movement and transposed them to Australia. Miegunyah Australia 2008 267pp HB A $O/P Place Makers: Contemporary Queensland Architects Edited by Miranda Wallace and Sarah Stutchbury Featuring the works of 22 current and emerging Architects, with  55 projects from the largest exhibition of contemporary Architecture held in an Australian gallery. Place Makers provides an insight into the design of both dwellings and institutions, often exploring the effect of history, climate and culture upon local architecture. Projects feature include the works of Queensland practices Andresen O’Gorman Architects, Lindsay and Kerry Clare of Architectus, Donovan Hill and many more. Queensland Art Gallery 2008 319pp PB AU$49.95 Platform: RMIT Architecture Thesis Projects 2004-2005 Selected thesis projects by RMIT Architecture final year students in 2004 and 2005. Included are essays as well as images extracted from final presentation panels and each project is accompanied with supervisor statements.. RMIT University Press 2006 Australia 144pp PB $A35.00 A Place in the Country: New Rural Architecture in Australia & New Zealand Crafti S A welcome addition to the books available on antipodean architecture, A Place in the Country contains photographs, plans and commentary on a collection of 47 houses from around Australia and New Zealand. They   include rural projects by Terroir, Gregory Burgess and Clarke Hopkins Clarke. Craftsman House Australia 2008 270pp HB $A69.95 Popov: Alex Popov Architects JohnsonA Pesaro 2007 Australia, 2007  160pp PB $70.00 Alex Popov: Buildings and projects  McGillick, P. photos by Carlstrom, K. Reflecting the strong influences of his Danish years, Popov has discovered that the open forms and the spirit of place which mark the Scandinavian tradition translate wonderfully to the very different landscape of Australia. This monograph is an excellent addition to the books currently available on Australia's architects. Menges, Germany, 2002, 128pp, HB. $O/P Preter: RMIT architecture thesis projects 2002-2003  Harrison, S. A collection of Students Final Year projects from 2002 - 2003. This book collectively demonstrates the major projects of RMIT Architecture Students by showcasing the varied techniques strategies of the students under the guidance of their supervisors. Each project contains a brief intention of the student as well as a response from their supervisors. RMIT, Australia, 2004, 144pp, PB. $A 33.00 Pugin at the Antipodes Creating a Gothic Paradise  Andrews, B. Best known for his interiors of the British Parliament, Pugin brought to Australia a style which has been long since celebrated. Titled as an early-Victorian architect, designer and theorist, he is responsible for inspiring some of what we now call the Gothic Revival, such as Wardell's St. Patricks Cathedral. This book has been published to accompany the national touring exhibition of Pugin's Australian oeuvre, including furniture, textiles, stone and metal work, architectural drawings, photographs and original design drawings and the items manufactured from them, (mostly for use at the altar of a Catholic Church). Documented in detail, it also includes information on his architecture and work from Europe. Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Australia, 2002, 246pp, PB. $A P/A Quarterly Essay # 9 Beautiful Lies: Population and environment in Australia  Flannery,T. (Ed) Tim Flannery launches an attack on the various lies that we tell ourselves about our resources, our past and our future. From the lie of terra nullius that made us ignore the aborigines knowledge of the environment to the Snowy mountains Scheme that damaged our river system for the sake of white immigration, and the myths surrounding multiculturalism. The book concludes with questions of the ways in which we can discharge our responsibility to the refugees who are victims of American policies we collude with. Presenting wide set range of political, intellectual and cultural opinion Black Inc, Australia, 2003,119pp, PB. $A 11.95 Queensland House, The: History and conservation  Evans, I. & The National Trust of Queensland The houses of Queensland are unique in Australia. Broad verandas shaded by gracefully curved expanses of roofing iron, tall stumps, lattice, roof ventilators, and a host of subtleties combine to give the Queensland house of the 19thC and 20thC its own special qualities and visual character. Evans has traced the history and evolution of this unique style and provided a comprehensive guide to the conservation of these houses that will help to preserve them into the 21stC. Flannel Flower, Australia, 2001, 148pp, HB. $A 49.95 Recent Houses Harry Seidler: Houses and interiors 2 Abel, C. (Intro) The work shown in this book, Harry Seidler's domestic architecture and Interior Designs. While the content of this book are mainly focused on the later houses, together with some apartments, the developments in his domestic architecture over the last thirty years cannot be fully understood without reference to the broader programme. Images, Australia, 2003, 144pp, HB. $A 65.95 Red Gold: The tree that built a nation  Vader, J. The story of Australian red cedar and its importance in the building of a nation. New Holland, Australia, 2002, 240pp, PB. $A 29.95 Remote Luxury: Top Resorts Down Under. Marreiros, S This beautifully photographed publication takes you on a visual smorgasbord through the most remote and idyllic getaways, from luxurious but laidback lodges in the Outback to sophisticated eco-resorts in the rainforest and sleek retreats by the sea. The ultimate guide to getting away from it all.  Images Publishing Australia 2007 248pp. HB A$65.00 Request Response Reaction: Designers of Australian & New Zealand  Crafti, S. Not quite architectural bit equally important to the progression of design culture in Australia, this book is the first of it's kind for many decades. Capturing some of the best Australian work in the fields of jewellery, furniture, lighting and photography, it marks an era where Australian design is it's own and these are the people who define it. Includes examples from Garry Emery, Ken Cato, John Gollings, Dinosaur Designs, Mari Funaki and Marc Newson. Images, Australia, 2002, 224pp, HB. $A 79.95 Robin Boyd: A life  Serle, G. A biographical history of this brilliant modern architect and fascinating man. MUP, Australia, 1995, 368pp, PB. $A 35.00 Royal Exhibition Building Melbourne, The: A guide  Willis, E. This illustrated guidebook is an introduction to the rich history of the Royal Exhibition Building. It gives vivid descriptions of the great exhibitions and fascinating information on other activities that the building has accommodated, ranging from the opening of the first federal parliament to Ideal Home shows, a fever hospital after the First World War to a place for peace rallies and religious meetings. Museum Victoria, Australia, 2004, 64pp, PB. $A 19.95 Sacred Places: War memorials in the Australian landscape  Inglis, K. Miegunyah, Australia, 1998, 522pp, HB. $A P/A 2nd Edition now available in Paperback $A 39.95 Seaport Sydney: The making of the city landscape  Proudfoot, P. UNSW Press, Australia, 1996, 311pp, PB. $A 45.00 Grand Tour, The: Harry Seidler travelling the world with an Architect’s eye  Seidler, H. A jam packed book of photos taken by Harry over the years from all over the world. The extensive assembly of images aims to be of international interest equally to the lay public, architects, students of architecture and historians. Taschen, Germany, 2003, 705pp, PB. $A 49.95 Settlement: A history of Australian Indigenous housing read  Read, R. (Ed) This book investigates the issues and history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander housing. The book is arranged in four parts; Settlement: Present & Past, Settlements of Enclosure, Settlement in Government, and Unsettlement. Each essay is well documented and explores housing from pre-colonial times, through to Redfern and Launceston in the 1970's, and contemporary housing initiatives. Aboriginal Studies Press, Australia, 2000, 284pp, PB. $A 34.95 A new series... Souvenir pocket-sized hardback looking at the architecture of the capitol cities around Australia. An introduction to the history and significant architectural styles, then arranged chronologically with a photographed project per page, to represent a year. The first 3 are: Short History of Brisbane Architecture, A  photos by Bingham-Hall, P. intro by Keniger, M. Including Ipswich and the Sunshine Coast. Pesaro, Australia, 2001, 120pp, HB. $A 35.00 Short History of Melbourne Architecture, A  Goad, P. & Place, K. photos by Bingham-Hall, P.  Pesaro, Australia, 2002, 128pp, HB. $A 35.00 Short History of Perth  Architecture, A  London, G. photos by Bingham-Hall, P.  Pesaro, Australia, 2002, 128pp, HB. $A 35.00 Short History of the University of Melbourne  MacIntyre, S. & Selleck, R.J.W. Published to celebrate the sesquicentenary of Melbourne University, this small hardback book is the perfect companion volume to 'architecture on campus - a guide to the University of Melbourne and it's Colleges'. Even though it is a social and political history of the Melbourne landmark, it is very pertinent to the evolution of the structures and spaces which define this 150-year-old institution. Melbourne University Press, Australia, 2003, 194pp, HB. $A 24.95 Signs of the Times: A nostalgic celebration of Australian advertising signs  Hocking, G. Signs of the Times recalls the magnificence of historic Australian advertising signs, posters & marketing ephemera, with more than 300 photographs of classic images from across Australia. Five Mile Press Aust 2005 228pp HB$A39.95 A skilled hand and cultivated mind: A guide to the architecture and art of RMIT University. Edquist, H & Grierson, E The richness of a civilisation is marked by the significance of their institutions, so too their cities are measured by the worth of their infrastructure, art and architecture. This publication documents the lineage of RMIT campus architecture; one that will continue to signal the optimism, spirit of discovery and advancement we all understand to be the inherent worth of modern education. RMIT University Press Melbourne 2008 265pp. PB A$ 55.00 Stadium, The: Architecture for the new global culture  Sheard, R. Giving the reader a broad history of stadiums throughout history, particularly from the 19th century on. The author focuses on sporting stadiums within a social context & how these built works impact on the city.  Pesaro, Aust, 2005, 208pp, HB. $A 55.00 Stadium, The: How we built the dream  Coffey, R. A black and white photographic essay on the construction of the largest stadium in Australia, built for the Olympics 2000 in Sydney to seat a crowd of 110,000. Box, Australia, 1999, PB. $A 87.95 Studying Australian Architecture  Vulker, J. RAIA, Australia, 1990, 187pp, PB. $A 32.95 Peter Stutchbury: Of people and places between the bush and the beach  Drew, P Essays by Philip Goad & Neilsen Warren. Photos by Patrick Bingham-Hall. All Peter Stutchbury's projects have been designed to respond to their specific environment,  incorporating ecological sustainability into his houses as early as the 1980s. Philip Drew's text leads us through Stutchbury's career, analysing the stages of the architect's developing philosophies through examples of his work. Well illustrated with colour and black & white photographs. Pesaro, Australia, 2000, 124pp, PB. $A 55.00 Suburban Backlash: The battle for the world's most liveable city  Lewis, M. "As their neighbourhoods are blitzed by indiscriminate development bewildered suburbanites ask: How did we end up in this mess? With historical insight and characteristic candour Miles Lewis shows how planners and politicians have ignored the aspirations of many Melburnians". Blooming, Australia, 1999, 296pp, PB. $A 9.95 Sydney: History of a landscape  Fromonot, F. & Thompson, C. Photographs and text detailing the architectural and urban heritage of Australia's largest city. Vilo, USA, 2000, HB. $A 75.00 Sydney Architecture  McGillick, P. & Bingham-Hall, P. Documenting the rich selection of Sydney architecture, from small domestic homes to iconic public buildings. This book is undoubtedly a collection of Australia’s oldest & biggest city’s best architecture by both a blend of local & international architects. Pesaro, Australia, 2005, 191pp, HB. $A 45.00 Sydney Architecture  Haskell, J. UNSW Press, Australia, 1997, 96pp, PB. $A 19.95 Sydney Architecture a Guide  Jahn, G. It is said that a city's history is written by its architects. Noted architectural writer Graham Jahn has faithfully recorded the history of Sydney's built environment from settlement to the present day. Specially commissioned photographs support the illuminating text, and location maps with suggested tours. Watermark, Australia, 1997, 256pp, PB. $A 39.60 Sydney Houses et al More than 345 apartments and house s designed by renowned Australian architects like Harry Seidler and Chris Elliot offer an over view of one of todays most innovative architecture scenes. 400 pages with over 450 color images, informative texts and plans. TeNeus, Germany, 2003, PB. $A 49.95 Sydney Opera House: Architecture in detail  Drew, P. Phaidon, UK, 1995, 60pp, PB. $A O/P but now included in the 3S series from Phaidon see "City Icons" Sydney Sandstone  Deirmendjian, G. Craftsman, Sydney, 2002, 142pp, HB. $A O/P Take 1: Urbane Solutions Propositions for the Future Australian City  McGauran, R. et al RAIA, Australia, 2002, 120pp, PB. $A 36.30 Take 2: Housing Design in Indigenous Australia  Memmott, P. RAIA, Australia, 2003, 120pp, PB. $A 36.30 Take 3: Double Dimension - Heritage & Innovation  Hill, J.  The 2004 Sisalation Award winner The Double Dimension examines the shifting position of academic theory & built work in Australia & overseas to develop a sustainable model for heritage conservation that protects both existing heritage & our future heritage. Contributors to TAKE 3 provide a specific focus on the issue of protection & enhancement of the architectural layers of place from both an academic & practitioner viewpoint & consider issues frequently canvassed in the international press from a specifically Australian context. RAIA, Australia, 2004, 212pp, PB. $A 39.60 Take 4: Coalitions and Collaborations  Savage, Whitman & Wallis RAIA, Australia, 2005, 200pp, PB. $A 40.00 TAKE 6: Beyond Beige- Improving Architecture for Older People and People with Disabilities Garlick B, Jones D & Luscombe G (eds) Beyond Beige is the latest of the TAKE series published by the Royal Australian Institute of Architects. With its recent release at the National Conference this comprehensive book holds 16 essays/case studies written by various national and international industry professionals. RAIA Australia 2008 225pp PB AU$44.00 Take 7: Housing Australia: How Architetcs can Make a Difference Edited by G. London, S. Anderson Dispensing with many of the accepted practices in housing design, 21 leading Australian architects have generated rich ideas for contemporary ways of living. Australian Institute of Architects 2008 192pp PB $A45.00 Tall Buildings: Australian business going up 1945-1970   Taylor, J. "A history and critical appraisal of the tall office building during the early decades that saw its introduction to, and development within,  Australian cities. It is hoped that it will create an awareness of the historical significance of these buildings as part of the evolving story of the Australian culture as it presents itself in the strong montage of the city. It is also hoped the book will provide a reference to assist those concerned with development and conservation to make reasoned judgements on the future life of this threatened generation of city buildings" Beautifully presented volume with essays, floor plans and photos of our most significant buildings of this period. Craftsman, Australia, 2001, 288pp, HB. $A 110.00 Terrace Houses In Australia  Howells, T. & Morris, C. In all its variations the terrace house holds a special place in Australian architectural history. The authors trace the many variations of this style from early colonial examples to the latest interpretations in the 1990s. Over 200 colour images illuminate the text.  Lansdowne, Australia, 127pp, HB. $A 43.95 Thermal Design of Buildings 2nd Edition Szokolay, S.V. RAIA, Australia, 1995, 78pp, PB. $A 16.50 Thinking Architecture: Theory in the work of Australian architecture  Metcalf, A. RAIA, Australia, 1995, 105pp, PB. $A 19.80 To Build a Bridge: Glebe Island Sydney Australia  Moore, D. Chapter & Verse, Australia, 1996, 184pp, HB. $A 71.50 Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects  London, G. Covering the work by this Sydney based firm whose work covers large-scale urban projects of iconic public buildings to inner-city housing schemes & unusual private houses. Notable for their collaborations with artists, they have also produced cultural monuments, most recently the Australian War Memorial in London. Pesaro, Australia, 2005, 160pp, HB. $A 55.00 Topography  Black, R. & Hook, M. An exploration into architectures relationship to the inhabited and natural landscape. Charting a different path to the usual urban/rural design strategies, research and teaching practice is worked through alternative ways of reading the landscape as a generator for architectural projects. By investigating mapping, drawing, diagramming and photography alternative readings of place are constructed, to make familiar places strange, and strange places familiar. RMIT University Press, Australia, 2004, 112pp, PB. $A 27.50 Touch This Earth Lightly: Glenn Murcutt in his own words  Drew, P. A conversation between  Glenn Murcutt and architectural historian  Philip Drew on Murcutt's life and architectural philosophies. By the author of "Leaves of Iron" and" Three" Houses. D&S, Australia, 1999, 182pp, PB. $A 35.00 Traditional Joinery: Sydney Houses 1810-1915  Murray, W. & Croker, A. This practical reference book is essential reading for those who are interested in Australian architecture, its conservation & repair. Comprising of detailed measured drawings of joinery elements from houses throughout the period & a study of their configuration & profiles over time. Watermark, Australia, 2005, 362pp, PB. $A82.50 Treasures of the State Library of Victoria  Roberts, B. Treasures of the State Library of Victoria, by Bev Roberts, published to celebrate the Library's 150th anniversary, encourages readers to discover the changing face and nature of life in Victoria since the time of first contact between Aboriginal and European cultures. State Library Victoria, Australia, 2004, 176pp, HB. $A 49.95 Troppo: Architecture for the Top End Goad, P. intro by Murcutt, G. First monograph on Darwin-based Troppo Architects, who's unique style has won many awards. Their buildings delicately respond to their environment, addressing the extremes of the tropical climate experienced in the "top end'. Pesaro, Australia, 1999, 95pp, PB. $A 55.00 Twentieth Century Architecture in Wollongong  Irving, R. Wollongnong City Council, Australia, 2001, 192pp, PB. $A 29.95 Twentieth Century Heritage: Marking the recent past  Stropin, F. & Marsden, S. (Eds) Long overdue, this thin booklet is packed full of the most outstanding and important buildings to Australia's history. Australian Heritage brings to it's public for the first time a collection of icons in our landscape which have represented the history of our people and helped to shape the nation. A diverse selection includes office towers, dam walls, neon lights amongst many others. Australian Heritage Information Network, 2002, 48pp, PB. $A 15.00 Using Australian Colour. Faulkner,J & Anstee, H Using Australian Colour celebrates the richness of the Australian landscape in over 300 colours presented separately as 45 themed colour palettes that draw its inspiration different conditions; from a cityscape to a tranquil bay. This is the perfect sourcebook for designers, students, homeowners and artists interested in the vibrancy of Australia. Hardie Grant books Australia 2007 161pp. PB A$ 45.00 Verandah People: Stories  Bennett, J. A selection of poignant Australian stories for whom the ever-present verandah is both a stage & a private viewing space, a shelter from heat & disquieting bushland, & a seductive barrier to participation in the wider world. Most effective are his portraits of women, many of them young dreamers & searchers. A subtle sense of loss pervades Verandah People, but the overall impression is dreamlike - these characters inspire compassion even as they watch the world go by from the safety of their verandahs. Raincoast, Australia, 2005, 178pp, PB. $A 24.95 Very Public Solution, A: Transport in the dispersed city  Mees, P. MUP, Australia, 2000, 331pp, PB. $A 32.95 Victorian Icon: The Royal Exhibition Building Melbourne  Dunstan, D. Royal Trustees, Australia 1996, 520pp, HB. $A 65.95 Volume: John Wardle Architects Van Schaik, L, Carter, P, McAuliffe, C , Hutson, A & Jackson, D This long awaited monograph marks the coming of age of JWA; a singular practice renowned for its graphic spatiality and an endowed interest in the performative process between doing and being that ultimately forges space. Craftsmanship, spatiality, interlocking junctions, frayed and diffused edges amongst others, are examples of themes explored in this publication. Filled with beautiful photography, an engaging layout and critical essays, makes Volume an essential addition in the development of Melbourne’s architectural scene. Thames and Hudson London 2008 316pp HB A$145.00 Vortex Cities to Sustainable Cities: Australia’s urban challenge  Mcmanus, P. Examining  how Australian cities are becoming unsustainable whilst suggesting the possibilities for future actions that move us towards sustainability. McManus discuses the histories & planning ideas of all Australia’s mainland capitals & Newcastle, that have shaped their development. Moreover, he argues that having sustainable cities will be vital in reducing negative impacts of urban expansion on our rural & wild environments. UNSW Press, Australia, 2005, 232pp, PB. $A 44.95 Walter Burley Griffin Landscape Architect  Harrison, P. National Library of Australia, Australia, 1995, 105pp, PB. $A 38.45 Waterfront Spectacular: Creating Melbourne Docklands the people’s waterfront  Keeney, J. (Ed) This book looks at how this Melbourne urban renewal project came to life. Design Masters Press, Australia, 2005, 308pp, HB. $A 90.00 Wayne Gillespie Architect: The man & his style  Wenzel, B. In a career spanning 30 years to 2001, Wayne Gillespie became one of Melbourne's best known & respected residential architects. His distinctive modern/classical style emerged in his first house & was evident in his last, albeit having evolved over time. This volume, photographed by John Hay & with forewords from Neil Clerehan & Paul Bangay, presents a widely representative collection of Wayne Gillespie's work from the 1970's until the end of his highly successful but too short career. HG Books, Australia, 2003, 169pp, PB. $A 59.95 Which Way? Directions in Indigenous Housing Conference Proceedings October 2007 Alice Springs This publication by the RAIA outlines the sessions held at the recent conference and includes the papers spoken about. The final keynote address on Indigenous Housing by Senator Nigel Scullion is also included. The following are a list of subtitles: Mainstreaming, Building for today or tomorrow? Community Capacity Building, Better Health through Better Housing, Housing Ownership: The Australian Dream or just Dreaming? Delivering the Goods: Obstacles or Opportunities? Design Practice: How to work together? RAIA Australia 2007 143pp PB AU$20.00 William Hardy Wilson; Artist, Architect, Orientalist Visionary  Edwards, Z. This fascinating insight to the life of an interesting and inspiring character has been thoroughly researched and includes much unpublished and previously private images and information. With built works throughout the eastern states of Australia as well as many beautifully drawn unbuilt works, there is much to discover in this rich and detailed book - especially for those with an interest and appreciation for beauty in simplicity and classical proportions. Watermark Australia 2001 260ppHB $A77.00 Wooden Wonders: Victoria’s Timber Bridges Chambers D. A publication from the National Trust of Australia, this is one of the first that acknowledges timber bridges in Victoria, the fusing of the endurance of Australian timber together with unique Australian designs and workmanship. From the mountain forests of Gippsland to the western goldfields and the Murray River, the history of various timber bridges that began to connect Victoria’s regional areas are recorded here in comprehensive text, historic photographs and drawings.   Hyland House 2007 Australia 207pp HB $A49.95 Yarra: Diverting history of Melbourne’s murky river  Otto, K. From the creation stories of the Kulin owners to the twenty-first century waterside building boom, Otto traces the course of Melbourne’s murky river. Text, Australia, 2005, 246pp, PB. $A32.00 Your Home Technical Manual: Design for lifestyle & the future 3rd Ed  Reardon, C. et al This popular title is back. Building a home using good design principles can save energy, water & money. The Australian Greenhouse Commission co-ordinated the publishing of this indispensable manual that pulls together all the current information on how to make your home more environmentally friendly. Whether building, renovating or simply applying some of the many ideas to your current home, this manual takes you through all areas of possible improvement; passive design, water use, materials use, energy use, site issues, other issues & case studies. AGC Aust 2005 PB $A 49.50