Riverside Modern Launch with Thames & Hudson

You’re invited to an AIA exclusive preview launch event for Riverside Modern: An architectural legacy in Studley Park.  Framed on three sides by the winding Yarra River, the quiet streets of Studley Park in Kew contain Australia's finest concentration of modernist houses, a rare snapshot of mid-century Australian design.  Join author Jake Taylor and photographer Jack Lovel in-conversation as they explore key residential projects from the book, revealing the creative energy behind this extraordinary pocket of design. Together, these houses stand as a powerful testament to the ambition, experimentation and enduring legacy of Australian modernism.

Riverside Modern Launch with Thames & Hudson

Date: Thursday, 27 August 2026
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Level 1, 41 Exhibition Street, Melbourne 
Price: FREE
Light Refreshments will be served and a Door Prize up for grabs!
Registrations close 26 August 2026.


 

Overview 

You’re invited to an AIA exclusive preview launch event for Riverside Modern: An architectural legacy in Studley Park.

Framed on three sides by the winding Yarra River, the quiet streets of Studley Park in Kew contain Australia's finest concentration of modernist houses, a rare snapshot of mid-century Australian design.

Join author Jake Taylor and photographer Jack Lovel in-conversation as they explore key residential projects from the book, revealing the creative energy behind this extraordinary pocket of design. Together, these houses stand as a powerful testament to the ambition, experimentation and enduring legacy of Australian modernism.

Purchase your copy of Riverside Modern: An architectural legacy in Studley Park here, with copies also available to purchase on the night.

Speakers



Jake Taylor and Jack Lovel

Jake Taylor is a registered architect who practices across both Melbourne and San Francisco, with a keen focus on residential projects and a deep passion for mid-century architectural research. Jack Lovel is an architectural photographer based in Melbourne. Known for its clean graphic style and timeless quality his work sensitively captures the architect's intent, providing an honest and authentic representation of their vision.


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When
27/08/2026 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
AUS Eastern Standard Time
Where
Australian Institute of Architects Level 1, 41 Exhibition Street Melbourne, VIC 3000 AUSTRALIA

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