Robin Boyd wrote two books on Japanese architects and architecture - “Kenzo Tange” published by George Braziller in 1962 and “New Directions in Japanese Architecture” published by Studio Vista in 1968. During the 1960s he travelled several times to Japan to research these books and as part of his role as Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo ‘70 in Osaka. The Sogetsu Art Center (1958) was also known as the Sogetsu Hall and Office. Boyd called it the Sogetsu Art Center in his book “Kenzo Tange”, where it is extensively illustrated (Plates 77-82).Colour slide in a mount. Garden at Sogetsu Art Center (1958), Tokyo, JapanMade in Australia / 16tokyo, slide

Robin Boyd wrote two books on Japanese architects and architecture - “Kenzo Tange” published by George Braziller in 1962 and “New Directions in Japanese Architecture” published by Studio Vista in 1968. During the 1960s he travelled several times to Japan to research these books and as part of his role as Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo ‘70 in Osaka.Colour slide in a mount. Readers Digest Building, Tokyo, Japan, 1951. (Architect: Antonin Raymond.)Made in Australia / 8japan, slide

Robin Boyd wrote two books on Japanese architects and architecture - “Kenzo Tange” published by George Braziller in 1962 and “New Directions in Japanese Architecture” published by Studio Vista in 1968. During the 1960s he travelled several times to Japan to research these books and as part of his role as Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo ‘70 in Osaka.Colour slide in a mount. The New Kabuki Theatre, 1958, Osaka, Japan (Architect: Togo Murano)Made in Australia / 9japan, slide

Robin Boyd wrote two books on Japanese architects and architecture - “Kenzo Tange” published by George Braziller in 1962 and “New Directions in Japanese Architecture” published by Studio Vista in 1968. During the 1960s he travelled several times to Japan to research these books and as part of his role as Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo ‘70 in Osaka.Colour slide in a mount. Department store, JapanMade in Australia / 6japan, slide

Robin Boyd wrote two books on Japanese architects and architecture - “Kenzo Tange” published by George Braziller in 1962 and “New Directions in Japanese Architecture” published by Studio Vista in 1968. During the 1960s he travelled several times to Japan to research these books and as part of his role as Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo ‘70 in Osaka.Colour slide in a mount. Children's Library, Hiroshima, Japan, 1951-3. (Architect: Kenzo Tange.)17japan research trip, slide

Robin Boyd wrote two books on Japanese architects and architecture - “Kenzo Tange” published by George Braziller in 1962 and “New Directions in Japanese Architecture” published by Studio Vista in 1968. During the 1960s he travelled several times to Japan to research these books and as part of his role as Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo ‘70 in Osaka.Colour slide in a mount. Kofukuji Temple, Nara Park, Nara, JapanMade in Australia / 10japan, slide

Robin Boyd wrote two books on Japanese architects and architecture - “Kenzo Tange” published by George Braziller in 1962 and “New Directions in Japanese Architecture” published by Studio Vista in 1968. During the 1960s he travelled several times to Japan to research these books and as part of his role as Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo ‘70 in Osaka. The Sogetsu Art Center (1958) was also known as the Sogetsu Hall and Office. Boyd called it the Sogetsu Art Center in his book “Kenzo Tange”, where it is extensively illustrated (Plates 77-82).Colour slide in a mount. Sogetsu Art Center (1958), Tokyo, Japan. (Architect: Kenzo Tange.)Made in Australia / 14japan research trip, slide

Robin Boyd wrote two books on Japanese architects and architecture - “Kenzo Tange” published by George Braziller in 1962 and “New Directions in Japanese Architecture” published by Studio Vista in 1968. During the 1960s he travelled several times to Japan to research these books and as part of his role as Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo ‘70 in Osaka.Colour slide in a mount. Interior staircase of Kurashiki Town Hall (1960), Kurashiki, Japan. (Architect: Kenzo Tange.)Made in Australia / Inscribed 19 / Encircled 29 (Handwritten)japan research trip, slide

Colour slide in a mount. Drawing by Hardy Wilson from his book “Old Colonial Architecture of New South Wales and Tasmania”, 1924Made in Australia / 1 (Handwritten) / 12 (Handwritten-Cancelled)slide, robin boyd

Robin Boyd wrote two books on Japanese architects and architecture - “Kenzo Tange” published by George Braziller in 1962 and “New Directions in Japanese Architecture” published by Studio Vista in 1968. During the 1960s he travelled several times to Japan to research these books and as part of his role as Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo ‘70 in Osaka. Colour slide in a mount. Interior, Okayama Prefectural Government Building, Okayama, Japan, 1957 (Architect: Kunio Maekawa.) Made in Australia / Inscribed 9slide, robin boyd, japan

Colour slide in a mount. Sketch elevation by Robin Boyd of Pollard House, Surrey, England, 1932. (Architects: Amyas Connell of Connell, Ward & Lucas.)Made in Australia / Encircled 1 (Handwritten)the puzzle of architecture, slide

Colour slide in a mount. Sketch elevation of Candela's shell for church of San Antonio de Las Huertas, Mexico 1959. (Architect: Felix Candela.)Made in Australia / Encircled 32 (Handwritten)the puzzle of architecture, slide

Robin Boyd wrote two books on Japanese architects and architecture - “Kenzo Tange” published by George Braziller in 1962 and “New Directions in Japanese Architecture” published by Studio Vista in 1968. During the 1960s he travelled several times to Japan to research these books and as part of his role as Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo ‘70 in Osaka.Colour slide in a mount. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum 1951-3, Hiroshima, Japan. (Architect: Kenzo Tange.)3japan, slide

Robin Boyd wrote two books on Japanese architects and architecture - “Kenzo Tange” published by George Braziller in 1962 and “New Directions in Japanese Architecture” published by Studio Vista in 1968. During the 1960s he travelled several times to Japan to research these books and as part of his role as Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo ‘70 in Osaka.Colour slide in a mount. Children's Peace Monument, Hiroshima, Japan. (Architects: Kazuo Kikuchi and Kiyoshi Ikebe.)13slide, robin boyd

Robin Boyd wrote two books on Japanese architects and architecture - “Kenzo Tange” published by George Braziller in 1962 and “New Directions in Japanese Architecture” published by Studio Vista in 1968. During the 1960s he travelled several times to Japan to research these books and as part of his role as Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo ‘70 in Osaka.Colour slide in a mount. Ko-shoin: Moon-Viewing Platform, Katsura Imperial Villa, Kyoto, JapanTokyo, Japan / Japanese Gardens (2) / Katsura Inperial Villa / Step at Ko Shoin and Moon-view pavilion / 8 / Encircled 3 (Handwritten) / Encircled 3 (Handwritten)slide, robin boyd

Robin Boyd wrote two books on Japanese architects and architecture - “Kenzo Tange” published by George Braziller in 1962 and “New Directions in Japanese Architecture” published by Studio Vista in 1968. During the 1960s he travelled several times to Japan to research these books and as part of his role as Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo ‘70 in Osaka.Colour slide in a mount. Kurashiki Town Hall (1960), Kurashiki, Japan. (Architect: Kenzo Tange.)Made in Australia / Inscribed 21 / Encircled 28 (Handwritten)slide, robin boyd

Robin Boyd wrote two books on Japanese architects and architecture - “Kenzo Tange” published by George Braziller in 1962 and “New Directions in Japanese Architecture” published by Studio Vista in 1968. During the 1960s he travelled several times to Japan to research these books and as part of his role as Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo ‘70 in Osaka. Colour slide in a mount. Interior (staircase and tiled walls), Okayama Prefectural Government Building, Okayama, Japan, 1957.Made in Australia / Inscribed 9slide, robin boyd, unknownjapan61

In 1964, Robin and Patricia Boyd spent several weeks on a world tour - Boyd took a leading role at the International Design Conference in Aspen and he also visited Chicago, Yale University, and New York’s World Fair. The Boyds then travelled on to England, Finland (especially to see Tapiola), Russia and India to see Le Corbusier's Chandigarh, and also Hong Kong and Thailand.Colour slide in a mount. Art and Architecture Building (1958-64), Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA - image from a page of a magazine. (Architect: Paul Rudolph.)Made in Australia / 17 / OCT 64M / 50 (Handwritten)slide, robin boyd

In 1964, Robin and Patricia Boyd spent several weeks on a world tour - Boyd took a leading role at the International Design Conference in Aspen and he also visited Chicago, Yale University, and New York’s World Fair. The Boyds then travelled on to England, Finland (especially to see Tapiola), Russia and India to see Le Corbusier's Chandigarh, and also Hong Kong and Thailand.Colour slide in a mount. Art and Architecture Building (1958-64), Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA - image from a magazine. (Architect: Paul Rudolph.)Made in Australia / 16 / OCT 64M / Encircled 25 (Handwritten)slide, robin boyd

Description of Tokyo, its sights and visual characteristics and detailed critical description of the Tokyo monorail. Overview of Japan's 'star' architects and their current activity. This handwritten manuscript of Boyd's weekly newspaper column in 'The Australian' was published with the title ‘Modern Japan on a Concrete Beam’ on 31/07/1965. Robin Boyd wrote two books on Japanese architects and architecture - 'Kenzo Tange' published by Braziller in 1962 and 'New Directions in Japanese Architecture' published by Studio Vista in 1968.Original manuscript of an article published in 'The Australian' as ‘Modern Japan on a Concrete Beam’, 31/07/1965.Handwritten, quarto, 4 pages.tokyo, monorail, japanese architects, robin boyd, manuscript, ohm2022, ohm2022_16

Brief summary of Japanese architect, Kenzo Tange. Includes discussion of his style, themes and some of his work. Robin Boyd wrote two books on Japanese architects and architecture - 'Kenzo Tange' published by Braziller in 1962 and 'New Directions in Japanese Architecture' published by Studio Vista in 1968.Typewritten, quarto, typewritten (carbon copy), 4 pages.kenzo tange, japanese architect, japanese-australian plastic form, trabeation, hiroshima peace hall, children's library, tokyo stadiums, robin boyd, manuscript

Discussion of opportunities (or lack of opportunities) open to creative and talented Australians. Asserts main obstacles to promise and progress are conservatism and lack of vision.This appears to be a talk or a speechTypewritten, quarto, (carbon copy), 8 pages. Second copy has pages 3-5 missing. (Two copies)kingsley henderson, australian creativity, new architecture, colour, shapes, robin boyd, manuscript

Description of Baker family, site and house. Choice of slate building material, water tanks and arrangement of spaces.Published as 'Baker House, Bacchus Marsh, Victoria: Architects - Romberg and Boyd' in "World Architecture 3", edited by John Donat (1966).Typewritten, quarto, 2 pagesPencil annotationsbaker family, baker house, bacchus marsh, slate, water tanks, residential architecture, site analysis, robin boyd, manuscript

Discusses how the architect has broadened the visual perception of environment - from loud and gimmicky (as copied from America) to acceptance and recognition of how to incorporate environmental design into architectural plans.Original manuscript a lecture given at a seminar on the environment conducted in July 1970 by the Institute of Business Administration and the Victorian Employers Federation. The lecture was condensed into two articles published in "The Age" as 'Spoilers of our environment'. The manuscript appears to be Part 1 titled 'Legal vandalism', published in "The Age" on 09.07,1970. Part 2 was titled ' The more optimistic view of the future', published in "The Age" on 10.07.1970 as 'Digger-cult curse'. Typewritten, quarto, 15 pagesenvironment, visual environment, architect, australia, visual pollution, urban ugliness, robin boyd, manuscript

A look at Melbourne within a two month span: before and after and opposing views. Discusses Melbourne's good and poor buildings, planning, arts, aesthetics etc. Melbourne does however maintain an image and individuality when compared with other cities.Original manuscript of an article published as ‘Melbourne: The symbol of Australia’s split personality’in "The Australian", 01.09.1964. Typewritten (c copy), pencil edits, quarto, 4 pagesmelbourne, urban character, city, architecture, buildings, australian image, australian culture, robin boyd, manuscript

An incomplete article which discusses what is total design and how there is no agreement; how technology leads architecture and significance of appearances; the monumental tradition of older architects' approach, and, in opposition, Pop architecture, which puts visual fun into cities. Boyd suggests that what is required is require order, variety and deliberate taste, not sterility.Preview of 1972 RAIA ConventionTypewritten (one with pencil edits) & c copy. Incomplete one has pencil and pen edits, quarto, Two 2p, one pp 4-7 pages.total design, royal australian institute of architects, raia national convention 1972, cities, monumental tradition, pop architecture, taste, robin boyd, manuscript

Discusses Australia Square in Sydney; its plan, structure, materials and artworks (tapestries and sculptures by Le Corbusier, Vasarely and Calder).Original manuscript of an article published as 'Australia Square: Circle in the Square' in "Architectural Forum", Vol. 130, No.3, April 1969, pp.26 - 35.Typewritten (c copy), quarto, 4 pagesaustralia square, sydney, harry seidler, plaza, pier luigi nervi, tapestry, sculpture, le corbusier, vasarely, calder, robin boyd, manuscript

Discusses pragmatic buildings in contrast to the architecture of dreamers, experimenters and idealists through a review of Peter Cook's book "Experimental Architecture".Original manuscript of an article published as 'Utopians versus the squares' in "The Sunday Australian", 1971.Typewritten (c copy), quarto, 9 pagespeter cook, archigram, experimental architecture, robin boyd, manuscript

Boyd discusses Graeme Gunn's Plumbers & Gasfitters Employees Union Building; indicates it is unusual for Australian trade unions to be a patron of the arts; discusses the angular design and its raw concrete, which Boyd praises as internationally fashionable; suggests that the last great piece of union-commissioned architecture was the Wharf Labourers' Union building, a 1916 Art Nouveau building by Robert Haddon.Original manuscript of an article published in "The Sunday Australian", 06.06.1971 (Review of Graeme Gunn’s Plumbers and Gas Fitters Building, Victoria Parade, Carlton).Typewritten (c copy), quarto, 7 pagestrade unions, plumbers and gasfitters employees union of australia, graeme gunn, brutalism, concrete, robert haddon, wharf labourers' union building, flinders st, robin boyd, manuscript

Comparison of Canberra and Surfers Paradise as potential cultural capitals of Australia. Canberra represents one end of the spectrum of traditional architectural morals of sophistication and orderliness; Surfers Paradise represents the opposite end of the spectrum, that is extreme Pop, fun and flashiness.Original manuscript of an article published as ‘Trad modern, pop modern’ in "The Sunday Australian", 25.4.1971. Typewritten (p/copy), quarto, 9 pagesTop of page 1 handwritten where and when published, page numbers, minor correctionscanberra, surfers paradise, australian culture, morris lapidus, australian cities, robin boyd, manuscript