Australia's Home
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Robin Boyd
Binding: Paperback
Published: Melbourne University Press., 1987
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Faded spine.
Australia's Home by Robin Boyd presents a seminal examination of Australian domestic architecture and its profound impact on the nation's identity. This insightful work chronicles the development of housing styles across the continent, from colonial structures to post-war suburban expansion. Boyd critically analyzes the cultural forces and design choices that shaped the Australian home, arguing for a more thoughtful and authentic approach to residential design. The text illustrates how architectural trends reflect broader societal values, offering a compelling narrative on the evolution of a unique national aesthetic.
Author: Robin Boyd
Binding: Paperback
Published: Melbourne University Press., 1987
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Faded spine.
Australia's Home by Robin Boyd presents a seminal examination of Australian domestic architecture and its profound impact on the nation's identity. This insightful work chronicles the development of housing styles across the continent, from colonial structures to post-war suburban expansion. Boyd critically analyzes the cultural forces and design choices that shaped the Australian home, arguing for a more thoughtful and authentic approach to residential design. The text illustrates how architectural trends reflect broader societal values, offering a compelling narrative on the evolution of a unique national aesthetic.