Walter Burley Griffin is Dead
The Minister for Planning, Andrew Barr, is hosting a public panel discussion on planning and somehow I’ve ended up on the panel. Here are the details: Walter Burley Griffin is Dead Forum The forum will...
View ArticleNew names for the ACT Honour Walk
The likes of us are not invited to the unveiling of plaques on the ACT Honour Walk, nor is the internet graced by any media release on the subject. But there on the southern stubb of Ainslie Avenue are...
View ArticleDesign No 29 for your perusal
The Griffin fetishists have had their knickers in a twist all week over Walter Burley Griffin’s “original report” for his design for Canberra. The National Archive has put it online so you too can...
View ArticleThe Griffin fetishists express their disappointment
The Australian is running a lengthy story on The Walter Burley Griffin Society’s latest complaints about urban planning in Canberra. (google the headline and click if the paywall troubles you). The...
View ArticleDesign 29: Creating a Capital at the National Archives
In May 1912, the entrant 29 won the Federal Capital City Design Competition. This was of course Walter Burley Griffin, you’ve probably heard of him. Design 29: Creating a Capital has collected a whole...
View ArticleGriffin’s Canberra plans on display in Chicago
It seemed the start of 2013 was filled with me being sent on trips to check out Walter’s plans and Marion’s art being displayed in various galleries around Canberra. Now they’re on display in Chicago...
View ArticleWhen one Canberra Marathon isn’t nearly enough!
Last year around 1,100 people completed the full marathon distance of 42 kms as part of the Canberra Running Festival. Around 200 competitors went even further and completed 50kms. On Sunday 9 April,...
View ArticleGeocon plans luxury heritage hotel for West Block site after $6.25m purchase
Canberra developer Geocon will convert the historic West Block buildings in front of new Parliament House into a luxury heritage hotel after buying the site for $6.25 million from the Commonwealth....
View ArticleRare 1924 cottage influenced by Walter Burley Griffin to be auctioned in Braddon
A heritage-listed 1924 cottage influenced by Walter Burley Griffin’s ‘Garden City’ plan is to be auctioned in Braddon just a stone’s throw from the CBD. The rare property exudes the character and charm...
View ArticleThis Forrest time machine will transport you to a simpler age
This magnificent home, with its mansard roof, retro wood-panelling and bright carpets is a spectacular, character-filled residence that retains much of the superb style, colour and family-friendliness...
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