2020 RBF Virtual Open Houses

Wed July 8th @ 09:00 am - Sun July 26th @ 08:59 am
Australian Residences | from Wednesday 8 July Whilst we're unable to host the much-loved and highly anticipated Robin Boyd Foundation / AIA Awards Open House day in its usual form this year, we're pleased to provide a virtual experience for our..
INFO

Past Events

Robin Boyd Centenary of Design

Tue January 1st - Tue December 31st
In 2019, the Robin Boyd Foundation is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of one of Australia’s most influential architects Robin Boyd (1919-1971). The  Foundation is holding a year-long series of events under the umbrella program..
INFO

A Tree to Remember: Greenspace Talk at Walsh Stree

Thu January 30th @ 18:30 pm- 20:30 pm
For over 60 years, the Monterey Pine at the front of Walsh Street has been an integral part of the iconic modernist home of the renowned Australian architect Robin Boyd.  It has been a key focal point in the design and aspect of this historic,..
INFO

Weekend Walsh Street Tour – 15 February MORNING

Sat February 15th @ 11:00 am- 13:00 pm
Experience 'Walsh Street', the house Boyd designed for his own family in 1957, and his most well-known work. It has been extensively published both nationally and internationally as an exemplar of modernist Australian architecture and a house that..
INFO

Weekend Walsh Street Tour – 15 February AFTERNOO

Sat February 15th @ 13:30 pm- 15:30 pm
Experience 'Walsh Street', the house Boyd designed for his own family in 1957, and his most well-known work. It has been extensively published both nationally and internationally as an exemplar of modernist Australian architecture and a house that..
INFO

John Wardle Talk: Impressions of Sao Paulo

Thu February 20th @ 18:30 pm- 20:30 pm
Architect and principal of John Wardle Associates, John Wardle will discuss his impressions of the architectural, political and artistic life of Sao Paulo. Featuring the works of Paulo Mendes da Rocha, Lina Bo Bardi, Studio MK27 Office, Joao Vilano..
INFO

Talk - Australia Modern: The Book

Wed February 26th @ 18:30 pm- 20:00 pm
The legacy of modern design is all-pervasive in Australia, as captured in the 2019 book Australia Modern: architecture, landscape and design, edited by Hannah Lewi and Philip Goad and published by Thames & Hudson. This talk will reflect on the..
INFO

Walsh Street Tour – 27 February AFTERNOON

Thu February 27th @ 13:30 pm- 15:30 pm
Experience 'Walsh Street', the house Boyd designed for his own family in 1957, and his most well-known work. It has been extensively published both nationally and internationally as an exemplar of modernist Australian architecture and a house that..
INFO

LIVE AT WALSH STREET: ALEX ALBRECHT & CARLA OLIVER

Fri February 28th @ 18:30 pm- 20:30 pm
SOLD OUT! Carla Oliver and Alex Albrecht combine elements of jazz, ambient music to respond to the unique setting of Robin Boyd's iconic house. Using guitar and keyboards, they will be performing two improvised sets in the Walsh Street..
INFO

LIVE AT WALSH STREET: ALEX ALBRECHT & CARLA OLIVER

Sat February 29th @ 18:30 pm- 20:00 pm
SOLD OUT! Carla Oliver and Alex Albrecht combine elements of jazz, ambient music to respond to the unique setting of Robin Boyd's iconic house. Using guitar and keyboards, they will be performing two improvised sets in the Walsh Street..
INFO

Walsh Street Tour – 12 March MORNING

Thu March 12th @ 11:00 am- 13:00 pm
Experience 'Walsh Street', the house Boyd designed for his own family in 1957, and his most well-known work. It has been extensively published both nationally and internationally as an exemplar of modernist Australian architecture and a house that..
INFO

Walsh Street Tour – 12 March AFTERNOON

Thu March 12th @ 13:30 pm- 15:30 pm
Experience 'Walsh Street', the house Boyd designed for his own family in 1957, and his most well-known work. It has been extensively published both nationally and internationally as an exemplar of modernist Australian architecture and a house that..
INFO

POSTPONED - NMBW: Observation Matters - Keynote Le

Wed March 18th @ 18:30 pm- 19:30 pm
As a precautionary measure and in consideration of the current public health situation, the National Gallery of Victoria, which hosts Melbourne Design Week (MDW), is temporarily closing to the public 16 March until 13 April. As part of MDW, this..
INFO

Cancelled: Hannah Tribe Talk: Sheltered

Fri March 27th @ 18:30 pm- 20:00 pm
Event cancelled Hannah will discuss recent, unbuilt and on the drawing board projects that contribute to Tribe Studios exploration of the domestic, its role in the city and the importance of home. Hannah will also reflect on Boyd’s ideas of..
INFO

CANCELLED: Walsh Street Tour – 28 March MORNING

Sat March 28th @ 11:00 am- 13:00 pm
Experience 'Walsh Street', the house Boyd designed for his own family in 1957, and his most well-known work. It has been extensively published both nationally and internationally as an exemplar of modernist Australian architecture and a house that..
INFO

CANCELLED - Walsh Street Tour – 28 March AFTERNO

Sat March 28th @ 14:00 pm- 16:00 pm
Cancelled until further notice. Tours will resume when current public health situation has been resolved.     Experience 'Walsh Street', the house Boyd designed for his own family in 1957, and his most well-known work. It has been..
INFO

Ongoing Programs

Continuing the work and ethos of Robin Boyd through an active, innovative and ongoing series of design focussed public learning programs and events.

The Robin Boyd Foundation aims to deepen understanding of the benefits of design through:

– Design Awareness

– Design Literacy

– Design Advocacy

The Foundation runs a regular program of Lectures, Workshops and Seminars throughout the year at Walsh Street. The year long programming makes a significant contribution to the City of Melbourne’s contemporary design discourse.

Open Day Program

The Robin Boyd Foundation holds Open Day events  in privately owned homes and buildings. These Open Days provide a unique opportunity for people to view and experience the design qualities of  buildings designed by Robin Boyd together with the work of Boyd’s colleagues and contemporaries, as well as architects whose work Boyd admired.

Open Days also include work of recent and currently practicing architects whose work continues to be recognised by the Australian Institute of Architects, and carry the ongoing legacy of Boyd’s ideas on the benefits of good design.

See an example of past Open Day.

Speaker Series

Public lectures and speaker talks are often held at Walsh Street.  These events focus on a topical theme within design or architecture are are often planned during major Melbourne events like the National Trust Heritage Festival and Melbourne Design Week.

The Foundation also provides a platform for its Boyd Circle members to discuss their projects and initiatives, as well as for architects and designers in Australia and internationally to talk about their work.

The Foundation is open to new architecture and design conversations at Walsh Street, so please contact us at information@robinboyd.org.au. See an example of a past talk. 

Dado Film Society

A society dedicated to the screening of documentaries and films on architecture, design and urbanism.

Enjoy screenings of the best in documentaries + films on architecture, design + urbanism at ‘Walsh Street’, the house designed by Robin Boyd for his family in 1957. DADo screens feature-length films as well as shorts + animations, some will be imported into Australia exclusively for our subscription only screenings, others will be classic favourites. Guest speakers will offer their own unique perspectives on the film subjects to kick off the conversation.

READ MORE

Design Studios

Each year, in association with Melbourne School of Design, University of Melbourne, and the City of Melbourne, we host a number of residential Design Studios at Walsh Street.

The design studios explore the public role of design professionals.

They provide an opportunity for architecture, urban design, landscape architecture and planning students to be better equipped theoretically and practically and to develop critical thinking around design in an urban context and the role of good design for the community.

READ MORE

Musical Performances

Music was an important part of the lives of Robin and Patricia Boyd, and played an important role at Walsh Street as  Boyd family  and friends were regular attendees at concerts and musical performances at the house.

The Foundation continues this tradition by hosting small, musical performances.

In 2019, these special musical performances will include Robin Boyd’s grandson to Walsh Street as part of the Robin Boyd: Centenary of Design program. Rupert Boyd is an acclaimed classical guitarist based in New York and is currently touring with American cellist Laura Metcalf. Rupert and Laura will be bringing two very special recitals to Walsh Street mid-year.

View musical events and  all Robin Boyd: Centenary of Design program events here.

School Holiday Workshops

The Foundation aims to build on 10 years of expertise and programming successes to expand our reach to the next generation.

Our holiday workshops will provide an opportunity for students to explore Walsh Street, investigate the Small Homes Service and then think, speak, draw and analyse todays homes. Teaching how to observe, understand and question the decisions we make. Instead of asking how big is your home? the question will become how smart are our homes?

We are currently seeking funding to enable us to facilitate this program.