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Modernist Adelaide Walking Tour
Discover Adelaide's hip and happening architecture of the 1940s–1970s.
Immerse yourself in the mid-century jet age of Mad Men era Adelaide, when a new wave of modernist architecture redefined the city’s streetscapes and skyline. Many of Adelaide’s iconic examples of 50s, 60s and 70s architecture still stand, well preserved and well worth discovering on this relaxed and informative one-hour walk through downtown Adelaide.
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HOST: Modernist Adelaide
Modernist Adelaide Walking Tour
Discover Adelaide's hip and happening architecture of the 1940s–1970s.
Immerse yourself in the mid-century jet age of Mad Men era Adelaide, when a new wave of modernist architecture redefined the city’s streetscapes and skyline. Many of Adelaide’s iconic examples of 50s, 60s and 70s architecture still stand, well preserved and well worth discovering on this relaxed and informative one-hour walk through downtown Adelaide.
TICKETS: Book Now
HOST: Modernist Adelaide
LUST FOR LIFESTYLE - MODERN ADELAIDE HOMES 1950 -1965
Explore the allure of modern living in a changing South Australia after World War II. A booming economy and emerging consumer culture led to a desire for enjoyment and a celebration of the pleasures of ‘everyday life’. A new generation of socially mobile individuals sought to define themselves through modern architecture.
Discover what the relationship was between the owners and their new homes. Who were these people and what inspired them to leave (or demolish) their traditional family home to commission or move into a modern, architect-designed home? What were their backgrounds and social network?
Bringing together photographs, drawings and plans, and newspaper and magazine articles from the State Library’s collections, as well as material from other organisations and private family records, this exhibition celebrates the diverse work of architects and firms, including John S Chappel, Robin Boyd, Dickson & Platten, Peter Muller, Lawson, Cheesman & Doley, and others.
Also features video interviews with people who lived and worked in these remarkable buildings.
Curated by Dr James Curry (School of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Adelaide), and the State Library of South Australia.
ENTRY: Free
Modernist Adelaide Walking Tour
Discover Adelaide's hip and happening architecture of the 1940s–1970s.
Immerse yourself in the mid-century jet age of Mad Men era Adelaide, when a new wave of modernist architecture redefined the city’s streetscapes and skyline. Many of Adelaide’s iconic examples of 50s, 60s and 70s architecture still stand, well preserved and well worth discovering on this relaxed and informative one-hour walk through downtown Adelaide.
Tickets: Book Now
Host: Modernist Adelaide
Heritage Fencing - Alexandrina Council Heritage Advisory Committee
“Local Adelaide Hills Heritage Architect Pippa Buckberry from Anaglypta Architecture will present an engaging and informative talk around what is and is not appropriate when it comes to fencing in heritage areas. She will explore some characteristics of local fencing as well as examples from broader South Australia.”
Modernist Adelaide Walking Tour
Discover Adelaide's hip and happening architecture of the 1940s–1970s.
Immerse yourself in the mid-century jet age of Mad Men era Adelaide, when a new wave of modernist architecture redefined the city’s streetscapes and skyline. Many of Adelaide’s iconic examples of 50s, 60s and 70s architecture still stand, well preserved and well worth discovering on this relaxed and informative one-hour walk through downtown Adelaide.
Tickets: Book Now
Host: Modernist Adelaide
Bellevue Heights Modern
“Explore the Oxlade House, an extraordinary luxury modernist home designed by Jansen & Treloar and built in 1970 in the southern foothills.”
Tours run 10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm, 4pm
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Modernist Adelaide: 1940s–1970s Exhibition
“Discover the mid-century jet age of Mad Men-era Adelaide, when a new wave of modernist architecture redefined the city’s streetscapes and skyline. This exhibition of photographs by Modernist Adelaide historian and author Stuart Symons, paired with photographs from the City Archives Collections, celebrates some of Adelaide’s iconic modernist buildings.”
Presented by City of Adelaide Libraries, Modernist Adelaide, City of Adelaide Archives