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Selection of Architectural Models

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Architecture is one of the Museum’s key disciplines. The MAAS collection covers the history of architecture in Australia, and Sydney in particular, as well as international influences. The collection includes handmade built-to-scale models, archives, drawings and photographs ranging from iconic buildings to domestic and social housing projects.

Model making is an important part of professional practice and is used to accurately prototype, develop and refine an architectural design at a small s...

Objects in this Set

99/34/1 Architectural model, Daphne Murcutt House, cork / plastic / metal, designed by Glenn Murcutt, Sydney, Australia, 1969-1972

Architectural model, Daphne Murcutt House designed by Glenn Murcutt, 1969-1972

A2991 Model of Yomeimon Gate at Toshougu Shrine, Nikko, Japan. No 67 in catalogue of Philp Charley sale

Architectural model of Yomeimon Gate at Toshogu Shrine, Nikko

2014/3/1 Architectural model, Blues Point Tower, 1:200 scale, Blues Point Tower was designed by Harry Seidler and completed in 1962, model made by Angela Rowson / Kegan Tom, Australia, 2006
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Architectural model, Blues Point Tower designed by Harry Seidler, 1962

2014/70/1 Collection of design and presentation models (20), Prince Alfred Park Pool, designed and made by Neeson Murcutt Architects, Australia, 2006-2011

Architectural models, Prince Alfred Park Pool designed by Neeson Murcutt, 2013

92/1993 House model, 'The House of Tomorrow', acrylic, house designed by architect Robin Boyd in 1949, model made by R&F Porter Modelmakers Pty Ltd, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1992

Architectural model, House of Tomorrow designed by Robin Boyd, 1949

2003/34/1-1 Model, 'Model Illustrating the Origin of the Roof Geometry of the Sydney Opera House', wood / cardboard / metal, Ove Arup and Partners / Jorn Utzon, England / Australia, 1961 - 1965.

Architectural model, Sydney Opera House, roof geometry, designed by Jorn Utzon, 1961-1965

2015/30/1 Architectural model, Macquarie Lighthouse, wood / plastic, made by the Department of Navigation, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, c.1880

Architectural model, Macquarie Lighthouse, c.1880

D6632 Model of self-supporting spiral staircase, timber, made by A. Meiklejohn, Newtown, New South Wales, Australia, 1903
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Architectural model, self supporting spiral staircase made by A. Meiklejohn, 1903

H3202 Model of Japanese Buddhist temple bell tower [Tentoku-in], lacquered wood / brass / paint, Japan, 1880s

Architectural model, Japanese Buddhist temple bell tower [Tentoku-in], 1880s

A4256 Model, Indian temple, opal / glass / wood, made by George Cormack, New South Wales, Australia, 1945-1950

Model of an Indian temple made of opals, created by George Cormack

99/81/1 Architectural model, Pyrmont incinerator, perspex/ polystyrene/ medium density fibreboard, based on design by Marion Mahony / Walter Burley Griffin, made by Iain Scott-Stevenson, Powerhouse Museum workshop, Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences, Australia, 1935/ 1998

Architectural model, Pyrmont Incinerator designed by Marion Mahony and Walter Burley Griffin, 1935

2010/35/1 Sectioned construction model, Beijing National Aquatics Centre or 'Water Cube' with cover, plastic / electrical wiring / internal lighting / wood, made by Micro Model, Beijing, China, 2007
On Display

Beijing National Aquatics Centre 'Water Cube' construction model

92/1994 Architectural model and cover, 'The House of the Future', acrylic, designed by architect Harry Seidler in 1954, made by R & F Porter Modelmakers Pty Ltd, Sydney, Australia, 1992

'House of the Future' by Harry Seidler

H7 Model of Indian temple, made from the pith of an Indian plant (Aeschynomene sesban - former name for Sesbania sesban), Madras, India, mid to late 1880s

Model of Indian temple, made from the pith of an Indian plant, mid to late 1880s

99/36/4 Architectural model, Australian National Maritime Museum, Sydney, plastic / wood / card, Philip Cox / Cox Architects, New South Wales, Australia, [1985-1990]

Architectural model, Australian National Maritime Museum, Sydney, plastic / wood / card, Philip Cox / Cox Architects, New South Wales, Australia, [1985-1990]

99/34/5 Architectural model, Ockens House, balsa wood / metal / plastic / paper, designed by Glenn Murcutt, Australia, 1977-78

Architectural model, Ockens House, balsa wood / metal / plastic / paper, designed by Glenn Murcutt, Australia, 1977-78

99/36/3 Architectural model, Gloucester Street Offices, Sydney, Philip Cox / Cox Architects, New South Wales, Australia, [1989]

Architectural model, Gloucester Street Offices, Sydney, Philip Cox / Cox Architects, New South Wales, Australia, [1989]

2017/9/1 Models (2), wind tunnel, 'One Central Park', plywood / carbon fibre / foam / aluminium / steel/ resin, designed and made by CPP Wind Engineering & Air Quality Consultants, Sydney, Australia, 2010

'One Central Park' wind test models

97/123/4 Model, architectural, Gymnastics Coliseum, Lawrence Nield and Taylor Thompson Whitting, for the Sydney Olympics 2000 Bid Ltd, Sydney, 1992.

Model, architectural, Gymnastics Coliseum, Lawrence Nield and Taylor Thompson Whitting, for the Sydney Olympics 2000 Bid Ltd, Sydney, 1992.

99/92/1 Model, hydraulic powered passenger lift, mixed media, designed by Norman Selfe, New South Wales, Australia, similar to Sydney's first passenger lift installed in Anthony Hordern's Palace Emporium, George Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1889

Model, hydraulic powered passenger lift, mixed media, designed by Norman Selfe, New South Wales, Australia, similar to Sydney's first passenger lift installed in Anthony Hordern's Palace Emporium, George Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1889

97/123/3 Model, architectural, Velodrome, Paul Ryder and Paula Valsamis (Ryder & Associates), for the Sydney Olympics 2000 Bid Ltd, Sydney, 1992.

Model, architectural, Velodrome, Paul Ryder and Paula Valsamis (Ryder & Associates), for the Sydney Olympics 2000 Bid Ltd, Sydney, 1992.

D10182 Model, Metropolitan Water Sewerage and Drainage Board building, plywood / metal, possibly made by Budden and Mackey, Australia, 1937

Model of the Metropolitan Water Sewerage and Drainage Board Building

92/1741 Models (3), architectural, 'Metroplaza/Greenwood Plaza/Optus Tower', mixed media, DHG International/ AIM Models, Australia, 1988-1989

Models (3), architectural, 'Metroplaza/Greenwood Plaza/Optus Tower', mixed media, DHG International/ AIM Models, Australia, 1988-1989

97/190/8-1 Architectural model, 'Meares Residence', cardboard / paper, designed and made by Harry Seidler and Associates, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1995

Architectural model, 'Meares Residence', cardboard / paper, designed and made by Harry Seidler and Associates, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1995