Foreword -- Introduction -- Mid-century modernism: beginnings and legacy -- Renovating a mid-century modern home -- What does mid-century modern look like in Australia? -- New modernist houses -- Directory: further reading -- Artwork credits -- Acknowledgments

The intuitive design, sun-lit spaces, and tranquil vibe of modernist houses have an enduring appeal today. But can these homes be updated for contemporary living while maintaining the integrity of the original architecture? The New Modernist House presents twenty-one mid-century homes respectfully restored and renewed for future generations to enjoy. Designs by some of the period's heavyweights--including Anatol Kagan, Alistair Knox, and Ernest Fooks--have been sensitively updated by today's creative innovators