McClymont deserves all plaudits over Jones probe

McClymont deserves all plaudits over Jones probe

Congratulations to Kate McClymont for the seminal role her thorough,principled investigations played in the apprehending of Alan Jones.

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How a Robin Boyd house came to the rescue of a working couple

How a Robin Boyd house came to the rescue of a working couple

Ember House in suburban Melbourne has brought one couple’s competing dream to life.

  • byStephen Crafti
The forgotten Robin Boyd house open to the public for the first time

The forgotten Robin Boyd house open to the public for the first time

The little-known Wildwood home,designed by celebrated architect Robin Boyd in 1962,quietly went on sale last year. The couple who snapped it up are still pinching themselves.

  • byCara Waters
Heritage wonder or high-rise hell? Forces unite to save Melbourne’s public housing towers from oblivion

Heritage wonder or high-rise hell? Forces unite to save Melbourne’s public housing towers from oblivion

Opposition to the state government’s plan to raze 44 towers is mounting,including from a former Labor deputy prime minister and a 97-year-old industry icon,architect Peter McIntyre.

  • byRoyce Millar
What’s in a name? Boosting the value of your postwar home

What’s in a name? Boosting the value of your postwar home

When it comes to selling or investing in postwar architecture,the name of the architect can bump up the value.

  • byStephen Crafti
Mid-century dreams on a budget:Architect Robin Boyd’s last house for sale

Mid-century dreams on a budget:Architect Robin Boyd’s last house for sale

With a price guide below $1 million,the three-bedroom home features trademark oversized windows,open-plan living space and lush views out to the Dandenong Ranges.

  • byMelissa Heagney-Bayliss
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Mid-century masterpieces:Robin Boyd time warp homes hit the market

Mid-century masterpieces:Robin Boyd time warp homes hit the market

Potential buyers and curious onlookers are already lining up to see two homes by the renowned architect that come with multimillion-dollar price hopes.

  • byMelissa Heagney-Bayliss
Good design needed to replace development ‘scars’ on Melbourne’s streetscapes

Good design needed to replace development ‘scars’ on Melbourne’s streetscapes

If neighbours can’t be confident that new apartments will be well-designed and well-built,it’s no surprise that they lodge objections.

  • byBrendan Coates
Council pushes to protect home by renowned architect,Robin Boyd

Council pushes to protect home by renowned architect,Robin Boyd

The 1948-49 modernist home by Robin Boyd was the subject of a local campaign last year after it was listed for sale and advertised as a redevelopment opportunity.

  • byRachel Eddie
Heritage row erupts as early Robin Boyd home flagged for redevelopment

Heritage row erupts as early Robin Boyd home flagged for redevelopment

The modernist property in Balwyn is up for sale and there are fears it could be demolished if it is not protected.

  • byRachel Eddie andChloe Booker
Whittling the weekend away:the island boot camp where young architects learn old tricks

Whittling the weekend away:the island boot camp where young architects learn old tricks

A unique event on Tasmania's Bruny Island teaches designers the visceral pleasure of leaving their computers behind - and working with their hands.

  • byLuke Slattery