Summary
Architectural model of Boyd House II, Walsh Street, South Yarra, Victoria, built 1957. This was the second family home designed by the architect Robin Boyd. His first family home was built in Riversdale Road, Camberwell, in 1946-47.
The model was made by Paul Couch (Carter Couch, Architects) in 1989. It was donated to Museum Victoria for the exhibition 'Home Sweet Home : Changes in Victorian Domestic Architecture, 1839 - 1989'.
Physical Description
A long rectangle is roofed by a sweeping catenary of planks suspended on wire cables; there is a central courtyard, a living and parent's block at one end and the children's block at the other.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Carter Couch Architects, 20 Nov 1989
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Modelmaker
Carter Couch Architects, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1989
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Date Made
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Place & Date Used
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Place & Date Made
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Architect
Mr Robin G. Boyd CBE, South Yarra, Victoria, Australia, 1957
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Overall Dimensions
914 mm (Length), 600 mm (Width), 272 mm (Height)
Dimensions including perspex cover.
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Primary support
900 mm (Length), 600 mm (Width)
Dimensions of model base only.
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Model Scale
1:50
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Keywords
Architectural Models, Architecture, Housing, Scale Models, Innovation & Design
