Grounds, Romberg & Boyd: حداثيو منتصف القرن في ملبورن

I finally got around to reading this over the weekend, and the way it unpacks the collaborative tension between the three architects made me appreciate the firm's work on a whole new level. The photos of their completed buildings are crisp and really help you see the design thinking in action.

The building sketches and floor plans really bring their collaborative process to life, especially the interplay between Grounds' brutalist details and Boyd's lighter touch. It’s a solid hardcover with thick, matte pages that feel great in hand.

Finally, a book that dives deep into the design philosophy of that incredible Melbourne firm rather than just showing pretty pictures. The way it breaks down the collaborative process between Grounds, Romberg, and Boyd is fascinating, and the archival plans really help you understand their thinking.