Precursors to Modernism - talk
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Please note: there is a new venue and price for this event. The price is now $20 and $10 for students.What’s happening in the 1920–50 architectural zeitgeist?
It is claimed that there was a ‘trend of the interwar period towards the subtle or minimal decoration as a precursor to Modernism’ in reference to the Federal Capital Commission’s (FCC) housing for Canberra.
Apart from being designed prior to the 1950s how do Canberra’s FCC dwellings show elements towards Modernism. What led to these major shifts and changes in style, materials and even construction? And what was the result?
Our speaker, Eric Martin AM, has practised architecture in Victoria, NSW and the ACT both with government and in private practice. Eric is recognised nationally and internationally for his expertise in conservation of heritage structures, adaptive reuse and accessibility.
Talk and refreshments:
$20 general admission
$10 students
The new venue is the ACT Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects heritage-listed premises is at 2A Mugga Way, Red Hill.
Limited on-site parking is available or park on nearby streets.
Bryce Mortlock of the Sydney firm, Ancher, Mortlock and Woolley designed the premises for Royal Australian Institute of Architects in Canberra in 1967.
Heritage Festival event organised by the National Trust (ACT) and the Reid Residents Association
Date
Thursday 23 April 2026 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (UTC+10)Location
Australian Institute of Architects
2A Mugga Way, Red Hill ACT
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