Robin Boyd

Robin Gerard Penleigh Boyd CBE (3 January 1919 to 16 October 1971) was one of the most influential writers, teachers and social commentators in Australia. Along with Harry Seidler, he stands as one of the foremost proponents of the International Modern Movement in Australian architecture.

Houses

Working in association with Kevin Pethebridge

Pettigrew House (1946) Redmond Street (with later additions by Pethebridge and Bell---see Pethebrigde section)

Grounds, Romberg and Boyd

Wilson House (1955) Dunlop Avenue  http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/pictoria/gid/slv-pic-aab54403, http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/pictoria/gid/slv-pic-aab54404, http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/pictoria/gid/slv-pic-aab54406  and http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/pictoria/gid/slv-pic-aab54408

Date House (1956) Molesworth Street http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/pictoria/gid/slv-pic-aab55953 and http://boydhomesgroup.blogspot.com/2009/05/owners-of-date-house-1956-consider.html

Haughton-James House (1957) Molesworth Street

Source: Photo by Peter Wille, Pictures collection, State Library Victoria -- http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/pictoria/gid/slv-pic-aab52246 

See also http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/pictoria/gid/slv-pic-aab52244  andhttp://www.nattrust.com.au/trust_register/search_the_register/r_haughton_james_house

Zelman Cowen House (1959) Yarravale Road

Clemson House (1959) Milfay Avenue http://vhd.heritge.vic.gov.au/vhd/heritagevic#detail_places;12475   

Romberg and Boyd

Lawrence House and flats (1967) Studley Avenue www.slv.vic.gov.au/pictoria/gid/slv-pic-aab56009                                                                                

Purves House (1967)  Molesworth Street http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/pictoria/gid/slv-pic-aab55958 and http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/pictoria/gid/slv-pic-aab55958/2

Biographical links

Australian Dictionary of Biography http://http://adbonline.anu.edu.au/biogs/A130269b.htm

Robin Boyd Foundation http://www.robinboyd.org.au/ 

Photos from a recent tour of Boyd houses by the Robin Boyd Foundation can be seen at http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrewwood/4583457437/in/set-72157617592486769/   They were prepared by Andrew Wood, Designer and Managing Director, and Peter Clarke Photographer, who are both with the Latitude Group,  www.latitudegroup.com.au