The New Modernist House examines twenty-one mid-century homes that have been sensitively restored and adapted for contemporary living, asking whether architectural integrity and modern inhabitation can genuinely coexist.
About This Book
Mid-century modernism never quite left us, but living inside it is another matter. Patricia Callan's The New Modernist House confronts the practical and philosophical tensions of updating Modernist residential architecture without erasing what made it worth preserving. Twenty-one case studies trace the work of architects including Anatol Kagan, Alistair Knox, and Ernest Fooks, whose designs have been reworked by contemporary practitioners. The book balances documentary storytelling — drawing on the voices of homeowners, architects, and collaborators — with a historical overview and a section on practical renovation considerations. For anyone navigating a mid-century renovation or simply captivated by the enduring logic of sun-filled, open-plan Modernist space, this is both a reference and a sourcebook.
Key Features
- 280 pages of full-colour photography, case studies, and historical survey material
- Author: Patricia Callan
- Case studies featuring designs by Anatol Kagan, Alistair Knox, and Ernest Fooks
- Published by Thames & Hudson Australia, 2023
What You'll Discover
- How twenty-one mid-century homes have been individually adapted to meet contemporary living requirements while respecting original design intent
- The specific approaches taken by today's architects and designers when intervening in work by modernist heavyweights such as Kagan, Knox, and Fooks
- A historical overview contextualising the mid-century modernist residential tradition and its ongoing relevance
- Practical renovation considerations for those working on or planning their own Modernist home restoration
About the Author
Patricia Callan is the author of The New Modernist House, published by Thames & Hudson Australia. [Details available upon request]
Specifications
- Format: Hardcover
- Pages: 280
- Dimensions: 243 x 297 mm
- Language: English
- ISBN: 9781760763268
- Publisher: Thames & Hudson Australia
- Publication Date: [Details available upon request]
Perfect For: Architects and interior designers working on mid-century residential projects, homeowners considering a Modernist restoration, and design historians with an interest in Australian and international post-war domestic architecture.