Walsh Street House
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The Walsh Street House, also known as the Boyd House II, is a family home in Walsh Street, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, designed by Robin Boyd in 1958, which the Boyds moved into a year later. Robin Boyd was known not only as an architect but also an architectural writer, educator and commentator. Born in 1919, as a member of the Boyd family, he came from a creative family background of sculptors, painters and architects. He and his wife Patricia occupied the South Yarra home with their two daughters.
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Boyd House II | |
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General information | |
Status | Completed |
Architectural style | International Modern Movement |
Address | 290 Walsh Street, South Yarra |
Town or city | Melbourne |
Country | Australia |
Coordinates | 37°49′53″S 144°59′11″E |
Completed | 1958 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Robin Boyd |
Awards and prizes | National Award for Enduring Architecture, 2006; Maggie Edmond Enduring Architecture Award, 2006 |
Designations | Victorian Heritage Register |
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