New Book 'Riverside Modern' Chronicles Modernist Legacy of Studley Park, Melbourne
Thames & Hudson is set to release "Riverside Modern: An Architectural Legacy in Studley Park" on September 1, 2026, priced at $85. Authored by architect Jake Taylor and photographed by Jack Lovel, the book explores over 100 modernist residences in Kew's Studley Park, constructed between the 1940s and 1970s. Notable examples include Pettigrew House (1946) by Robin Boyd and Guss House (1963) by McGlashan Everist. The publication showcases homes in their original state or thoughtfully renovated, with genuine interior representations. It charts the transformation of Studley Park from farmland to residential areas, honoring influential figures like Roy Grounds and émigré architects, while presenting a cohesive narrative of the region’s architectural heritage largely preserved since the 1950s.
Key facts
- "Riverside Modern" is written by Jake Taylor with photography by Jack Lovel.
- Published by Thames & Hudson, the book costs $85.
- Release date: 1 September 2026.
- The book documents over 100 modernist homes in Studley Park, Kew, Melbourne.
- Homes were built between the 1940s and 1970s.
- All interiors were photographed with owners' personal belongings and no additional styling.
- Featured landmarks include Pettigrew House, Williams House, Guss House, Bell House, and Milston House.
- The area's challenging landscape led to modernist innovation, with architects like Roy Grounds, Guilford Bell, Anatol Kagan, and Ernest Milston.
Entities
Artists
- Jake Taylor
- Jack Lovel
- Roy Grounds
- Guilford Bell
- Anatol Kagan
- Ernest Milston
- Robin Boyd
- Kevin Pethebridge
- Frank Bell
- Albert Mo
- Marcel Breuer
- Mies van der Rohe
Institutions
- Thames & Hudson
- McGlashan Everist
Locations
- Studley Park
- Kew
- Melbourne
- Australia
- Birrarung (Yarra River)