Leisure Space
eBook - PDF

Leisure Space

The Transformation of Sydney, 1945–1970

  1. 246 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Leisure Space

The Transformation of Sydney, 1945–1970

About this book

Explore the glamorous transformation of Sydney's leisure scene from 1945 to 1970.

Leisure Space celebrates the architecture and interior design that redefined Sydney's hotels, motels, restaurants, bars, and shopping centers during the mid-20th century. Discover landmark buildings like Qantas House and the Wentworth Hotel, captured in stunning images by Max Dupain and David Moore. This is for anyone interested in Sydney's history, architecture, and the impact of modernism.

Uncover a dynamic period in Sydney's history and the dramatic impact of modernism on the city's built environment. See how leisure spaces evolved and influenced the city's culture. Why buy now? Because this is a unique glimpse into a bygone era, beautifully documented and expertly researched.

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Information

Publisher
University of New South Wales Press
Year
2014
eBook ISBN
9781742246802
Topic
Architecture
Subtopic
Architecture General

Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Contributors
  6. Introduction
  7. Chp 1: Leisure in Sydney During ‘the Long Boom’
  8. Chp 2: The Changing Face of Travel:The Modern Tourist Office
  9. Chp 3: Double Modernity:The First International Hotels
  10. Chp 4: Motels: The ‘Ultramodern’ Experience
  11. Chp 5: Sky-high Ambitions: Sydney’s Restaurants
  12. Chp 6: Architecture, Coffee and Cocktails
  13. Chp 7: ‘Big, Bright, Beautiful’: The New Shopping Centres
  14. Chp 8: The Rise and Fall of the Sydney Drive-in
  15. Chp 9: Golf: A Changing Landscape
  16. Chp 10: The Leagues Club: A Working Class Palace
  17. Chp 11: Ethnic Clubs: ‘The Dream of Tomorrow’
  18. Chp 12: Informal Modern: Holiday Houses
  19. Notes
  20. Acknowledgements
  21. Index

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