Experiments in Modern Living: Scientists' Houses in Canberra 1950-1970

When a group of brilliant young scientists arrived in Australia's national capital after World War II to take up leading roles in the establishment of national research institutions, they commissioned Australia's leading architects to design their private houses. The houses that resulted f...

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Main Author: Cameron, Milton (auth)
Format: eBook
Published: Canberra ANU Press 2012
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