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. Boyd may have had these to help with writing these books."Robin Boyd" on top right cover corner in Boyd's handwritingtokyo metropolitan festival hall, tokyo, kunio maekawa, walsh st library

This artwork was a gift from Michael Shannon to Robin Boyd, (thought to be in thanks for opening Shannon's 1961 exhibition at South Yarra Gallery).Buildings and chimney in a landscape.Signature "Shannon '57, for Robin Boyd 1961" in lower left hand corner. michael shannon, south yarra gallery, robyn boyd, walsh st artwork, ohm2022, ohm2022_23

This issue includes an article 'Ornament and Crime' by Reyner Banham, pp 85-88. Reyner Banham was an English architectural critic who was a contemporary of Boyd's. Boyd followed his work with interest, evidenced by the extensive markups of the Banham article by Robin Boyd.Pencil markups in Robin Boyd's writing - many question marks.reyner banham, ornament and crime, walsh st library

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. (Architect: Kunio Maekawa.)Made in Australia / 7slide, robin boyd, japan

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.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

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

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

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. Drawing of the Metabolist Floating City project, JapanMade in Australia / 35 / APR 68M7 / Encircled 20 (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. Streetscene JapanMade in Australia / 16 / JUL 65Mslide, 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. Hiroshima Peace Dome (Atomic Bomb Dome, centopath; originally the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall), 1915, Hiroshima, Japan (Architect: Jan Letzel)10slide, 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. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum 1951-3, Hiroshima, Japan. (Architect: Kenzo Tange.)4japan research trip, slide

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.Colour slide in a mount. London Hilton (1963), London, England. (Photo taken from South Audley St, Mayfair - Grosvenor Chapel (1730) is in the foreground. (Architect: William Tabler.)Made in Australia / 15 / AUG 64Mlondon, robin boyd, 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. Okayama Prefectural Government Building, Okayama, Japan, 1957 (Architect: Kunio Maekawa.)Made in Australia / 3 (Handwritten) robin boyd, slide, japan

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. Auditorium, Japan. (Architect: Kenzo Tange.)Made in Australia / 5japan, 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. Auditorium, Japan. (Architect: Kenzo Tange.)Made in Australia / 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. St Mary's Catholic Cathedral, Tokyo (1964). (Architect: Kenzo Tange.)tokyo, 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. Dentsu Osaka Branch, Osaka, Japan, 1960. (Architect: Kenzo Tange.)Made in Australia / 6 / 8 (Handwritten)japan, 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. Taisekiji Temple, exterior view of shower room and lodging house, Fujimiya City, Japan (Architect: Kimio Yokoyama)Encircled 21 (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, Okayama Prefectural Government Building, Okayama, Japan, 1957 (Architect: Kunio Maekawa.)Made in Australia / 7slide, robin boyd, japan

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. Magazine image of the Communications Centre in Kofu, Japan 1966. Now known as the Yamanashi Broadcasting and Press centre (model). (Architect: Kenzo Tange.)Made in Australia / 2 / OCT 64M / Encircled 61 (Handwritten)japan, 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.)7japan research trip, slide