Book Launch: Pettit & Sevitt - The Modernist Project
From Eventbrite · Last checked 28 Oct. That's our last look, not a live ticket check.
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The lowdown
Canberra Modern are delighted to celebrate the launch of the new publication - Pettit & Sevitt: The Modernist Project. Kathryn Franco's illustrated history of the influential Australian project home builder Pettit + Sevitt is a landmark publication documenting important developments in home design in Australia.
Pettit & Sevitt's mission was to make it possible for Australians to buy an architect-designed home at a price they could afford. Working some of Australia's most renowned architects including Ken Woolley, Michael Dysart, Russell Jack, Neil Clerehan and Harry Seidler, they created homes that were modular, functional and beautiful in their simplicity.
Kathryn will also speak about the development of the publication, drawing on previously unpublished archival material, photographs, plans and film footage, and Canberra Modern will facilitate a panel‑style Q&A session with two Canberra‑based Pettit & Sevitt homeowners, exploring the legacy of these designs and their relevance today.
Pettit & Sevitt: The Modernist Project launches in early November, and copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event.
Where to rock up
2A Mugga Way, Red Hill, Canberra
