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Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, The State of Australian Architecture, 1967
In this article, requested by Architecture in Australia, Boyd condemns the lack of development in the shaping the identity of Australian architecture, similar to the contents of Texas Quarterly 'Architecture in Australia' Vol.5 (see D092), Boyd writes about the need for designers and architects to create a new design language rather than recycling and reminiscing on old British aesthetics despite wanting to gain international recognition.Original manuscript of an article published in Architecture in Australia, Vol.56, No.3, June 1967 pp.454-465.Typewritten (c copy), pencil edits, quarto, 26 pagesPencil corrections and edits in textaustralian architecture, sydney school, architecture in australia, robin boyd, manuscript -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, Living and Partly Living. The Neighbourhood, 1971
A discussion of Australia's bland suburbs, and the rise in brick home-building, and the alternative of urban high-rise living. Alternative leisure lifestyles associated with each are outlined. Multi-storey flats, European migration, the unplanned ghettoisation of different groups are discussed. What are the needs for a new era of Australian housing? New initiatives are outlined.Original manuscript of the chapter titled 'The Neighbourhood' (pp32-43) by Robin Boyd in the book "Living and Partly Living", by Ian McKay, Robin Boyd, Hugh Stretton and John Mant, published by Nelson, Sydney 1971.Typewritten (c copy), pencil, quarto, 29 pagesChapter in a book.neighbourhood, neighborhood, suburbia, planning, conformity, brick home, timber home, flathouses, housing commission, european immigration, swinger hill, ian mackay, merchant builders, landscaping, robin boyd, manuscript -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, The State of Australian Architecture, Jun-67
Boyd forewarns that the article is strong on generalisations and not diplomatic. He writes that Australian architecture is old-fashioned, second-hand, rejects sophisticated world fashion trends, and has under-developed professional pride and determination. In the last few pages, Boyd advocates a code of integrity and goodness in architecture, calling on designers to come together and commit to the code.Original manuscript published in Architecture in Australia, vol. 56, no. 3, pp. 454-465.Typewritten (c copy), pencil edits some pages missing, quarto, 26 pagesIncomplete- pages missing, and includes page 8Aaustralian architecture, sydney school, perth architecture, university architecture, code of integrity in architecture, robin boyd, manuscript -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, Influences on Architectural Form
Boyd discusses the things that influence architects to devise form, particularly the relationship between the engineer and architect. He gives a history of the Opera House and Jørn Utzon's creative process in relation to debates around functionalism and the justification for sculptural forms.Typewritten (c copy), pencil edits. 2nd copy 34 q 4-6 missing, quarto, 34 pages. (Two copies)functionalism, le corbusier, ronchamp chapel, sculpture, guggenheim gallery, jørn utzon, sydney opera house, robin boyd, manuscript -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, Two Strong, Unpopular Buildings, 1964
... : Harry Seidler's Pitt Street Building in Sydney and Yuncken...: Harry Seidler's Pitt Street Building in Sydney and Yuncken ...Boyd discusses skyscrapers and the city, wondering what the next steps are after Mies Van Der Rohe's 'glass and steel'. He then considers two buildings under construction as potential answers: Harry Seidler's Pitt Street Building in Sydney and Yuncken Freeman's Royal Insurance Building.Original manuscript published as 'Something out of the Box' in 'The Australian' on 23.09.1964.Typewritten (c copy), pencil edits, quarto, 7 pagesroyal insurance building, yuncken freeman, skyscraper, mies van der rohe, harry seidler, robin boyd, manuscript -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, Announcing the end of the glass box and the birth of a new 3D city architecture, 1965
Discussion of the history of the 'glass box', i.e. the glazed curtain wall skyscraper and its appearance and demise in Australia. Also discusses the phenomenon of multi-storey car parks, and RMIT student designs for Victoria Market.Published as "Death notice: The End of the Glass Box/Birth Notice: A New 3-D Style for a City" in 'The Australian' on 13/11/1965.Typewritten (c copy), quarto, 8 pagesaustralia square, bates, smart & mccutcheon, john a la gerche, walter gropius, ici house, mcconnel, smith and johnson, harry seidler, sydney opera house, un secretariat, bogle and banfield, peter mcintyre, robin boyd, manuscript -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, The State of Australian Architecture
Scene setting article for an RAIA national convention in Sydney. Discussion of the idea of time lag and Australian design and the nation's biggest buildings having been designed in the USA.This was an article for Sydney Morning Herald Architecture Convention feature. An extended article of the same title was published in "Architecture in Australia", vol 56, no 3, June 1967, pp 454-465.Typewritten (c copy), quarto, 6 pagesfrancis greenway, edmund blacket, motels, william wardell, minoru yamasaki, united states, robin boyd, manuscript -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, The Vision and the Anger, 1965
Piece discussing and defending the construction of the Sydney Opera House and Jorn Utzon. Boyd recounts how the impatience of Sydney and necessity to show the progress of the building have resulted in premature construction and inflation of the cost. Piece ends with questioning whether the Opera House will be worth it. A copy of the published article was in the Sydney Opera House scrapbook in the desk cupboard (item P1378.19).Original manuscript of an article published in The Australian on 18.09.1965. This is the first part of a three part series called 'This Opera House' published 18th, 19th and 21st September 1965 (see D175 and D176).Typewritten, quarto, 10 pagesjorn utzon, sydney opera house, sydney opera house project, international architecture competition, cost of building, robin boyd, manuscript -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, Where the Money Went, 1965
Account of the international competition for the Sydney Opera House, in which Eero Saarinen claims responsibility for the outcome. The building costs progressively grow due to the redesign of the shells to conform to more conventional construction methods. Article concludes that, despite cost increase that will eventually be forgotten, the success of the Sydney Opera House will be determined by whether the initial vision will be carried through. A copy of the published article was in the Sydney Opera House scrapbook in the desk cupboard (item P1378.20).Original manuscript of an article published in The Australian on 20.09.1965. This is the second part of a three part series called 'This Opera House' published 18th, 19th and 21st September 1965 (see D174 and D176).Typewritten, quarto, 8 pagesPencil mark ups on first pageinternational architecture competitions, sydney opera house, jorn utzon, sydney opera house project, eero saarinen, design vision, cost of building, robin boyd, manuscript -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, Sydney, The Reluctant Patron, 1965
Article questioning the assessment of the success of the Sydney Opera House by three main categories: will it work; artistically, is the vision exciting; what does the project do for Australian culture? Article concludes that the true worth of the Sydney Opera House is in its audacity, presence on the global stage, and its patronage to the arts. A copy of the published article was in the Sydney Opera House scrapbook in the desk cupboard (item P1378.21).Original manuscript of an article published in The Australian on 21.09.1965. This is the third part of a three part series called 'This Opera House' published 18th, 19th and 21st September 1965 (see D174 and D175).Typewritten, quarto, 8 pagesinternational architecture competition, utzon, sydney opera house, sydney opera house project, cost of building, robin boyd, manuscript -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Speech, Robin Boyd, May-66
Notes regarding sculptural form of Opera House design and Utzon's professionalism; and relationship with ARUPHandwritten, quarto, 1 page. Over a letter from Travelodge confirming cancellation of reservationjorn utzon, sydney opera house, sydney opera house project, arup, bucky, buckminster fuller, robin boyd, manuscript -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, The March on Parliament House, 1966
An account of the protest march from the Sydney Opera House to NSW parliament house.Typewritten, quarto, 3 pagesjorn utzon, sydney opera house, sydney opera house project, robin boyd, manuscript -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, The Tragedy in Sydney
A summary of the tension and treatment between those who support or are against the Sydney Opera House. Names of international architects who were in support of Utzon were mentioned. Highlights the 'tall poppy syndrome' among the conservative architects and politicians, as well as accusations towards RAIA for not supporting Utzon.Typewritten, pencil edits, foolscap, 2 pagesPencil editsjorn utzon, sydney opera house, sydney opera house project, paul rudolph, sigfried giedion, louis kahn, raia, neville gruzman, robin boyd, manuscript -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, An Account from Utzon
The aftermath of Utzon's resignation from the Sydney Opera House project. The NSW Minister of Public Works, Davis Hughes, despite being involved with Utzon's resignation, requested Utzon's drawings; however, Utzon was continuing to hold the drawings until he received payment (approx $500,000).Typewritten (c copy), quarto, 1 pagesjorn utzon, sydney opera house, sydney opera house project, davis hughes, raia president ron a. gilling, robin boyd, manuscript -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Functional object - Appliance, Ice O-Mat
The Boyd family recalls how Robin Boyd loved gadgets for their beautiful industrial design and their functionality.An ice-crusher with a metal handle with plastic black knob on right. Top contains vessel for ice with 5 blades. Metal lid has spokes to hold ice in vessel. Left Hand side has a dial with C, M, F push in buttons. Plastic tray in middle to hold crushed ice, black, removable. White painted metal body. Screw at front. Four rubber stops (one missing)Ice O-Mat TRADEMARK. Made under License to Rival MFG. Manufactured by C.C. Engineering INDS. INDS Sydney Australiagadget, walsh st appliances, robin boyd, ohm2022, ohm2022_11 -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Programme, Dame Joan Sutherland Gala Farewell Supper, 1990
MenuMenu for Dame Joan's Farewell supper at the Regent of Sydney, October 1990 - Addressed to Mr John Davies, AO. Additionally, two sheets of paper with names and addresses handwritten.walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Susan Cheever, Home Before Dark, 1986
SoftcoverAnsett Air Plane Ticket from Sydney to Canberra inserted insidewalsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Magazine, Basil Atkinson (Melbourne), Walkabout, Apr-66
This magazine issue contains an article on the Sydney Opera House titled "Can You Cost a Dream?" by Eva M. Buhrich, pictures by Max Dupain. p24-27. Robin Boyd’s desk cupboard contained two exercise books (item D482.1-D482.2) and assorted articles, essays and other material regarding the building of the Sydney Opera House, inserted inside the front cover of this Walkabout magazine. Many of the inserts were collected by Boyd’s eldest daughter, Mandie, who recalls that her father was writing a book, but was very disillusioned with the way the entire Opera House saga unfolded. sydney opera house, utzon, sydney opera house project, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Journal, ATELIER, 1966
Article by Neville Gruzman, UNSW, "Architects of destruction". ATELIER is perhaps a UNSW student newsletter. Robin Boyd’s desk cupboard contained two exercise books (item D482.1-D482.2) and assorted articles, essays and other material regarding the building of the Sydney Opera House, inserted inside the front cover of Walkabout magazine, July 1966 (item P1377). This publication is one of those inserts. Many of these were collected by Boyd’s eldest daughter, Mandie, who recalls that her father was writing a book, but was very disillusioned with the way the entire Opera House saga unfolded. Foolscap, 5 pagesName and phone number in handwriting on reverse p5.sydney opera house, utzon, sydney opera house project, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Article - Book review, Philip Johnson, The Puzzle of Architecture, Jun-66
This is a comprehensive and erudite review of Robin Boyd's book 'The Puzzle of Architecture' in a leading architectural journal. Robin Boyd’s desk cupboard contained two exercise books (item D482.1-D482.2) and assorted articles, essays and other material regarding the building of the Sydney Opera House, inserted inside the front cover of Walkabout magazine, July 1966 (item P1377). This publication is one of those inserts. Many of these were collected by Boyd’s eldest daughter, Mandie, who recalls that her father was writing a book, but was very disillusioned with the way the entire Opera House saga unfolded. A reprint from The Architectural Forum pp 72-73 and 93.walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Article - Letters, Jorn Utzon and Serge Chermayeff, Utzon's position' and 'Urban Playboys', Apr-66
The Letter pages contain two letter - one by Jorn Utzon and the second by Serge Chermayeff architect in New Haven). Robin Boyd’s desk cupboard contained two exercise books (item D482.1-D482.2) and assorted articles, essays and other material regarding the building of the Sydney Opera House, inserted inside the front cover of Walkabout magazine, July 1966 (item P1377). This publication is one of those inserts. Many of these were collected by Boyd’s eldest daughter, Mandie, who recalls that her father was writing a book, but was very disillusioned with the way the entire Opera House saga unfolded. A reprint from The Architectural Forum letters pp 89-91.sydney opera house, utzon, sydney opera house project, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Article, Robin Boyd, Breaking point in Sydney, Apr-66
Robin Boyd was asked to write this article, after Jorn Utzon resigned for the Sydney Opera House commission. Description of the tension between Utzon requiring more freedom to develop his ideas, and the pressure applied by Davis Hughes, State Minister of Public Works of NSW Government. Boyd describes the controversy, the outblowing of costs. Robin Boyd’s desk cupboard contained two exercise books (item D482.1-D482.2) and assorted articles, essays and other material regarding the building of the Sydney Opera House, inserted inside the front cover of Walkabout magazine, July 1966 (item P1377). This publication is one of those inserts. Many of these were collected by Boyd’s eldest daughter, Mandie, who recalls that her father was writing a book, but was very disillusioned with the way the entire Opera House saga unfolded. A reprint from The Architectural Forum pp 21-22.Also p23-24, pp 81-84.A reprint from The Architectural Forum, p21.sydney opera house, utzon, davis hughes, arne jacobsen, saarinen, arup, edward herbert farmer, sydney opera house project, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper - Clipping, Architect, 34, chosen to complete Opera House, 20.4.1966
Robin Boyd’s desk cupboard contained two exercise books (item D482.1-D482.2) and assorted articles, essays and other material regarding the building of the Sydney Opera House, inserted inside the front cover of Walkabout magazine, July 1966 (item P1377). This publication is one of those inserts. Many of these were collected by Boyd’s eldest daughter, Mandie, who recalls that her father was writing a book, but was very disillusioned with the way the entire Opera House saga unfolded.Newspaper clipping20-4-66' on left in pencilsydney opera house, utzon, sydney opera house project, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper - Clipping, The Australian, World Body in Utzon dispute, 22.4.1966
Robin Boyd’s desk cupboard contained two exercise books (item D482.1-D482.2) and assorted articles, essays and other material regarding the building of the Sydney Opera House, inserted inside the front cover of Walkabout magazine, July 1966 (item P1377). This publication is one of those inserts. Many of these were collected by Boyd’s eldest daughter, Mandie, who recalls that her father was writing a book, but was very disillusioned with the way the entire Opera House saga unfolded.Newspaper clipping"22-4-66 Austr'n" in Robin Boyd's handwritingsydney opera house, utzon, sydney opera house project, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper - Clipping, Utzon Claims Final $1/2m Fee
Robin Boyd’s desk cupboard contained two exercise books (item D482.1-D482.2) and assorted articles, essays and other material regarding the building of the Sydney Opera House, inserted inside the front cover of Walkabout magazine, July 1966 (item P1377). This publication is one of those inserts. Many of these were collected by Boyd’s eldest daughter, Mandie, who recalls that her father was writing a book, but was very disillusioned with the way the entire Opera House saga unfolded.Newspaper clippingsydney opera house, utzon, sydney opera house project, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper - Clipping, The Australian, Utzon holds back plans, 23.4.1966
Robin Boyd’s desk cupboard contained two exercise books (item D482.1-D482.2) and assorted articles, essays and other material regarding the building of the Sydney Opera House, inserted inside the front cover of Walkabout magazine, July 1966 (item P1377). This publication is one of those inserts. Many of these were collected by Boyd’s eldest daughter, Mandie, who recalls that her father was writing a book, but was very disillusioned with the way the entire Opera House saga unfolded.Newspaper clipping"23-4-66 Austr'n" in Robin Boyd's handwritingsydney opera house, utzon, sydney opera house project, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper - Clipping, The Australian, Askin’s First Year in Office, 28.4.1966
Robin Boyd’s desk cupboard contained two exercise books (item D482.1-D482.2) and assorted articles, essays and other material regarding the building of the Sydney Opera House, inserted inside the front cover of Walkabout magazine, July 1966 (item P1377). This publication is one of those inserts. Many of these were collected by Boyd’s eldest daughter, Mandie, who recalls that her father was writing a book, but was very disillusioned with the way the entire Opera House saga unfolded.Newspaper clipping"28-4-66 Austr'n" in Robin Boyd's handwritingsydney opera house, utzon, sydney opera house project, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper - Clipping, Sydney Morning Herald, Brave man, said Utzon, 04.06.1966
Robin Boyd’s desk cupboard contained two exercise books (item D482.1-D482.2) and assorted articles, essays and other material regarding the building of the Sydney Opera House, inserted inside the front cover of Walkabout magazine, July 1966 (item P1377). This publication is one of those inserts. Many of these were collected by Boyd’s eldest daughter, Mandie, who recalls that her father was writing a book, but was very disillusioned with the way the entire Opera House saga unfolded.Newspaper clipping'Age, June 4 1966', in Robin Boyd's handwritingsydney opera house, utzon, sydney opera house project, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper - Clipping, The Age, Aid sought on Opera House, 4.6.1966
Robin Boyd’s desk cupboard contained two exercise books (item D482.1-D482.2) and assorted articles, essays and other material regarding the building of the Sydney Opera House, inserted inside the front cover of Walkabout magazine, July 1966 (item P1377). This publication is one of those inserts. Many of these were collected by Boyd’s eldest daughter, Mandie, who recalls that her father was writing a book, but was very disillusioned with the way the entire Opera House saga unfolded.Newspaper clipping, torn edgessydney opera house, utzon, sydney opera house project, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper - Clipping, Gavin Souter, ‘Utzon states his return conditions’ and ‘How Hughes put Utzon in his place’
Robin Boyd’s desk cupboard contained two exercise books (item D482.1-D482.2) and assorted articles, essays and other material regarding the building of the Sydney Opera House, inserted inside the front cover of Walkabout magazine, July 1966 (item P1377). This publication is one of those inserts. Many of these were collected by Boyd’s eldest daughter, Mandie, who recalls that her father was writing a book, but was very disillusioned with the way the entire Opera House saga unfolded.Newspaper clipping, with an article on the two sidessydney opera house, utzon, sydney opera house project, walsh st library