Australian Dictionary of Biography
An excellent and authoritative resource on prominent (deceased, unfortunately) Australians in various fields.
Search for buildings, or parts thereof, that are protected by the National Trust. This includes Mid-Century buildings in Melbourne (for instance ICI house).
Walking Melbourne
Find out more about the history of Melbourne and the architecture to be found here through the decades. The Walking Melbourne site gives you plenty of backgroud information and photographs plus the addresses of the buildings so you can see them for yourself.
Modern Times Flickr Group
This group was set up by the Powerhouse Museum who staged the exhibition 'Modern Times' in late 2008. It can take a little digging to isolate the photos of mid-century modernism, as many contributors have posted photos of more contemporary examples of modernism, but there are some gems to be found. Look for contributions by username 'roryrory'.
Modernism in Australia Google Map
A very useful reference for anyone wanting to do a self-guided architectural tour of Melbourne. All entries, include the name of the building, the year it was built and the architect. Some also link to other useful information.
Survey of Post-War Built Heritage in Victoria
Stage One (2008), Heritage Alliance for Heritage Victoria, Department of Planning and Community Development, State Government of Victoria.
A detailed report completed in 2008, with the aim of assessing post-war architecture for inclusion in the Victorian Heritage Register, it provides a huge wealth of easily accessible online data. Relating to specific sites across the state, it includes an array of Melbourne buildings within a huge scope of architectural purpose, from the residential and commercial through to designs for the military, farming and public utilities.
A detailed report completed in 2008, with the aim of assessing post-war architecture for inclusion in the Victorian Heritage Register, it provides a huge wealth of easily accessible online data. Relating to specific sites across the state, it includes an array of Melbourne buildings within a huge scope of architectural purpose, from the residential and commercial through to designs for the military, farming and public utilities.
Survey of Post-War Built Heritage in Victoria
Researching Buildings and Houses
Paul Dee, State Library of Victoria
A research guide designed for accessing architectural materials within the SLV’s collection, it functions as an excellent starting point for research into specific buildings. Individual Melbourne residences as well as major modernist practitioners, are covered in the collection, and with this guide especially easy access to such figures as Grounds, Romberg & Boyd is provided for. Another useful reference explained in the guide is the Melbourne University Architectural Collection, which was donated to the SLV and consists of thousands of architectural drawings, such as the likes of Burley Griffin’s Capitol Theatre.
Researching Buildings & Houses
Register of Significant 20th Century Architecture Australian Institute of Architects: Victorian Chapter While a fairly narrow list given the wealth of forgotten modernist architecture in Melbourne and Victoria, it does highlight some little known but exceptional sites, particularly within the residential sphere. Mostly useful as a departure point for further research, some buildings on the list do include detailed citations, with an emphasis on what aspects of the designs merit their inclusion. The Register also provides an interesting insight into what contemporary architects value about the city’s built heritage.
Register of Significant 20th Century Architecture
Researching Buildings and Houses
Paul Dee, State Library of Victoria
A research guide designed for accessing architectural materials within the SLV’s collection, it functions as an excellent starting point for research into specific buildings. Individual Melbourne residences as well as major modernist practitioners, are covered in the collection, and with this guide especially easy access to such figures as Grounds, Romberg & Boyd is provided for. Another useful reference explained in the guide is the Melbourne University Architectural Collection, which was donated to the SLV and consists of thousands of architectural drawings, such as the likes of Burley Griffin’s Capitol Theatre.
Researching Buildings & Houses
Register of Significant 20th Century Architecture Australian Institute of Architects: Victorian Chapter While a fairly narrow list given the wealth of forgotten modernist architecture in Melbourne and Victoria, it does highlight some little known but exceptional sites, particularly within the residential sphere. Mostly useful as a departure point for further research, some buildings on the list do include detailed citations, with an emphasis on what aspects of the designs merit their inclusion. The Register also provides an interesting insight into what contemporary architects value about the city’s built heritage.
Register of Significant 20th Century Architecture
The Robin Boyd Foundation
The online home of the Robin Boyd Foundation, which was founded in memory of the celebrated Modern Melbourne architect Robin Boyd. It contains information about the Foundation, which aims to "continue the work and spirit of Robin Boyd through an active, innovative and ongoing series of public learning programs developed to increase individual and community awareness, understanding and participation in design", as well as the Boyd Open House program, a seminar program (that takes place in Boyd's Walsh St house) and other events.
The Robin Boyd Foundation home The Robin Boyd Foundation on Facebook
Picture Australia
This site set up by the National Library of Australia has thousands of photos sourced from many different participating databases. This is an extensive collection featuring photo’s from all over Australia covering many different topics. The search function allows the user to search by relevant topic. There are many photo’s of buildings in Melbourne and by selecting the relevant thumbnail, details of the building, such as construction date, will appear.
Picture Australia
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