The Schwartz House was part of Frank Lloyd Wrightโs effort to affirm a new, original American architectural style with no reference to the past: the โUsonianโ style. The house was originally designed โฆ
The Robin Boyd Walsh Street House in Melbourne is a perfect example of Australiaโs most celebrated modernist architectural design.
It is a spectacular and unique design. The house has a floating roof, supported by steel cables giving it almost a Japanese feel but still unique in itโs characteristics.
One of the reasons why Modernist architecture is still contemporary after over 60 years is its legacy. Todayโs architects find inspiration in the Modernist principles of connecting with nature while respecting it. Open plans and glass walls are key elements of their projects and today another element is included: sustainability.
Modern houses need to be sustainable and responsible, both in terms of materials used and energy consumption.
