ARCHITECTURE Australian –
This monograph spans Glenn Murcutt’s entire career, from his early modernist houses to his most recent commissions. The heart of the book focuses on the buildings themselves, an eclectic selection ranging from his courtyard houses in Sydney to freestanding residences set in Australia’s outback.
“The one indispensable work on the Australian maverick… ..Clients wait years for the privilege of having one of his houses.”–“LA Architect”
The work of Australian architect Glenn Murcutt has attracted unprecedented international attention in recent years. The winner of the Pritzker Prize in 2002, Murcutt has fashioned an architecture that is remarkably consistent, unusual in character, and yet curiously familiar. His buildings, which are principally residential, are a harmonious blend of modernist sensibility, local craftsmanship, indigenous structures, and respect for nature.
This major monograph, the most complete and up-to-date volume available, spans Murcutt’s entire career, from the early modernisthouses to his most recent commissions. Francoise Fromonot examines Murcutt’s early training and architectural influences and then analyzes how his buildings attempt to “marry modern architecture to the place, the territory, the landscape” to arrive at an ecological functionalism. The heart of the book focuses on the buildings themselves, an eclectic selection ranging from his courtyard houses in Sydney to freestanding residences set in Australia’s barren and isolated landscapes. Full-color photography, much of it supplied from the architect’s own private collection, testifies to the aesthetic appeal of the buildings, while Murcutt’s line drawings and plans give further insight into his work. 406 illustrations, 197 in color.
The work of Australian architect Glenn Murcutt has attracted unprecedented international attention in recent years. The winner of the Pritzker Prize in 2002, Murcutt has fashioned an architecture that is remarkably consistent, unusual in character, and yet curiously familiar. His buildings, which are principally residential, are a harmonious blend of modernist sensibility, local craftsmanship, indigenous structures, and respect for nature.
This major monograph, the most complete and up-to-date volume available, spans Murcutt’s entire career, from the early modernisthouses to his most recent commissions. Francoise Fromonot examines Murcutt’s early training and architectural influences and then analyzes how his buildings attempt to “marry modern architecture to the place, the territory, the landscape” to arrive at an ecological functionalism. The heart of the book focuses on the buildings themselves, an eclectic selection ranging from his courtyard houses in Sydney to freestanding residences set in Australia’s barren and isolated landscapes. Full-color photography, much of it supplied from the architect’s own private collection, testifies to the aesthetic appeal of the buildings, while Murcutt’s line drawings and plans give further insight into his work. 406 illustrations, 197 in color.
Fist softcover Edition. Over standard size and weight!
- 325 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), ports, plans ; 29 cm. #290426
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- Murcutt, Glenn — Criticism and interpretation
- Architects — Australia
- Architecture, Domestic — Australia
- Portrait of a craftsman
• Development of an architecture
• Critical perspectives
• Buildings and projects:
• Glenn Murcutt house, Mosman, Sydney, 1968-69
• Douglas Murcutt house, Belrose, Sydney, 1969-72
• Laurie Short house, Terrey Hills, Sydney, 1972-74
• Marie Short house, Kempsey, 1974-75/1980
• Ockens house, Cromer, Sydney, 1977-78
• Nicholas and Carruthers houses, Mount Irvine, 1977-80/2001
• Bilson Restaurant (Berowra Waters Inn), Sydney, 1977-78/1982-83
• Museum of Local History and Tourist Office, Kempsey, 1976-79/1982-88
• Ball-Eastaway house, Glenorie, Sydney, 1980-83
• Fredericks house, Jamberoo, 1981-82
• Magney house, Bingie Point, 1982-84/1999
• Littlemore house, Woollahra, Sydney, 1983-86
• Aboriginal Alcoholic Rehabilitation Centre, Bennelong’s Haven, Kinchela Creek, 1983-85
• Minerals and Mining Museum, Broken Hill, 1987-89
• Magney house, Paddington, Sydney, 1986-90
• Done house, Mosman, Sydney, 1988-91
• Muston house, Seaforth, Sydney, 1989-92
• Pratt house, extension to ‘Raheen’, Kew, Melbourne, 1983-94
• Meagher house, Bowral, 1988-92
• Simpson-Lee house, Mount Wilson, 1988-94
• Marika-Alderton house, Yirrkala Community, Eastern Arnhem Land, 1991-94
• Murcutt guest studio, Kempsey, 1992
• Bowali Visitor Information Centre, Kakadu National Park, 1992-94
• Conversion of Customs house, Sydney, 1993
• Williams house, Pearl Beach, 1993-96
• Deakins-Beckwith house, Woollahra, Sydney, 1994-97
• Schnaxl house, Newport, Sydney, 1994-96
• House at Mount White, 1995-98
• Fletcher-Page house, Kangaroo Valley, 1996-98
• Douglas and Ruth Murcutt house, Woodside, 1995-96
• Arthur and Yvonne Boyd Art Centre, Riversdale, West Cambewarra, 1996-99
• Donaldson house, Somers, Melbourne, 1997-99
• House in the Southern Highlands, 1997-2001