KNOT PINE Friday Viewing

Until 2019, a 25-metre-tall heritage-listed Monterey pine stood before the Walsh Street residence that architect, writer and cultural critic Robin Boyd designed for his family in 1957. The tree died, and the Robin Boyd Foundation’s supply of felled timber provides an opportunity to consider its second life. The community admired the tree when living; now milled, pine is commonly viewed as a ‘cheap’/’ugly’ material unsuitable for fine craftsmanship. Embracing pine’s democratic role in 20th-century industrial history, including modernist approaches – from Rietveld’s postwar Crate Chair (1935) to its everpresence across many IKEA designs the Foundation has commissioned furniture maker Alexsandra Pontonio to design a seated solution for the timber supply.

Join us at Walsh Street to celebrate Knot Pine through a launch exhibition exploring the creative process from design to prototype.

This event is part of Melbourne Design Week 2025, an initiative of the Victorian Government in collaboration with the NGV.

Please note:
– The Knot Pine exhibition will be limited to the Walsh Street mezzanine / master bedroom level, registration for this event does not permit full house access. If you would like to tour the house please book one of our guided tours. 
– Attendees must be 16 years and over.
– No external food or drink permitted.
– Large bags and backpacks will need to be checked in at entry.
– Stiletto or pointed heels are not permitted due to our cork flooring.
– Registration is essential.