Iconic Australian Houses

Iconic Australian Houses, curated by Karen McCartney and presented in partnership with Architecture Foundation Australia is a behind-the-scenes exploration of 30 of the most important Australian homes of the past 60 years.

The exhibition explored the design and building of these houses, as well as the experiences of those who live in them, and illustrates the emergence of a distinctively Australian approach to home design. Vivid photography, rich illustrations, 3D models and filmed interviews look beyond the physical structures to tell the story of how good design can enrich lifestyle.

The exhibition included a sneak peek at one of the award-winning Australian houses featured in Karen McCartney’s forthcoming book, Superhouse: architecture & interiors beyond the everyday, which looks at stand-out contemporary architecture from across the world.

Tour history

Ipswich Regional Art Gallery, QLD
1 September – 4 November 2018

Grafton Regional Gallery, NSW
30 May – 21 July 2018

Shoalhaven Regional Gallery, NSW
3 February – 31 March 2018

Liverpool City Library, NSW
7 September - 26 November 2017

Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, VIC
12 May – 9 July 2017

National Archives of Australia, ACT
25 November 2016 – 13 March 2017

Museum of the Riverina, Wagga Wagga, NSW
2 September – 6 November 2016

Newcastle Regional Museum, NSW
10 March – 5 May 2016

Western Plains Cultural Centre, Dubbo, NSW
8 August – 1 November 2015

JamFactory, Adelaide, SA
30 April – 4 July 2015

Glasshouse, Port Macquarie, NSW
5 December 2014 – 15 February 2015