Heather Sutherland (1903–1953) was an Australian architect working pre- and post-World War II in Canberra, the nation's capital. Together with her husband Malcolm Moir she formed the architecture practice, Moir & Sutherland. Their work is considered significant as it represents some of the earliest Canberran examples of 'truly modern design'.[1]
Heather McDonald Sutherland was born in Sydney on 25 May 1903. After her mother died in 1919, Sutherland's father remarried and from this marriage she had two half-siblings, including the opera singer Joan Sutherland. Sutherland completed high school in Sydney and then enrolled in the University of Sydney's architecture degree, completing her studies in 1926. Post-graduation she worked in the office of Clement Glancey, before marrying Moir in 1936.[2] They eventually formed a partnership, producing works together from the 1930s-50s until Sutherland's death in a car accident in 1953.[3]
InfluenceEdit
Moir & Sutherland were "prolific" designers during Canberra's inter- and post-war years. Their influential and "radical"[4] functionalist architecture existed in stark contrast to the Spanish Mission, and Georgian and Tudor revival styles that had dominated Canberra's nascent inner suburbs. In recognition of the practice's impact on Canberra architecture, the city's branch of the Australian Institute of Architects named its residential award after the couple.[5]
^Miles, Martin. "Canberra house | Malcolm Moir". www.canberrahouse.com.au. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
^"Moir—Sutherland". Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954). 26 November 1936. p. 20. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
^"Mrs. M. J. Moir Killed In Road Smash". Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995). 4 December 1953. p. 1. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
^Philip., Goad (2011). The encyclopedia of Australian architecture. Willis, Julie. Port Melbourne, Vic.: Cambridge University Press. ISBN9780521888578. OCLC 705890000.
^"Australian Capital Territory Chapter - Australian Institute of Architects". www.architecture.com.au. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
External linksEdit
In The Field: the design world of Heather Sutherland – ABC Radio National
August 25, 2023
heather, sutherland, 1903, 1953, australian, architect, working, post, world, canberra, nation, capital, together, with, husband, malcolm, moir, formed, architecture, practice, moir, sutherland, their, work, considered, significant, represents, some, earliest,. Heather Sutherland 1903 1953 was an Australian architect working pre and post World War II in Canberra the nation s capital Together with her husband Malcolm Moir she formed the architecture practice Moir amp Sutherland Their work is considered significant as it represents some of the earliest Canberran examples of truly modern design 1 Contents 1 Biography 2 Influence 3 List of Works 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksBiography EditHeather McDonald Sutherland was born in Sydney on 25 May 1903 After her mother died in 1919 Sutherland s father remarried and from this marriage she had two half siblings including the opera singer Joan Sutherland Sutherland completed high school in Sydney and then enrolled in the University of Sydney s architecture degree completing her studies in 1926 Post graduation she worked in the office of Clement Glancey before marrying Moir in 1936 2 They eventually formed a partnership producing works together from the 1930s 50s until Sutherland s death in a car accident in 1953 3 Influence EditMoir amp Sutherland were prolific designers during Canberra s inter and post war years Their influential and radical 4 functionalist architecture existed in stark contrast to the Spanish Mission and Georgian and Tudor revival styles that had dominated Canberra s nascent inner suburbs In recognition of the practice s impact on Canberra architecture the city s branch of the Australian Institute of Architects named its residential award after the couple 5 List of Works Edit3 Wilmot Crescent Forrest Australian Capital Territory 43 Melbourne Avenue Forrest Australian Capital Territory 66 Arthur Circle Forrest Australian Capital TerritorySee also EditWomen in architectureReferences Edit Miles Martin Canberra house Malcolm Moir www canberrahouse com au Retrieved 8 March 2018 Moir Sutherland Sydney Morning Herald NSW 1842 1954 26 November 1936 p 20 Retrieved 14 January 2020 Mrs M J Moir Killed In Road Smash Canberra Times ACT 1926 1995 4 December 1953 p 1 Retrieved 14 January 2020 Philip Goad 2011 The encyclopedia of Australian architecture Willis Julie Port Melbourne Vic Cambridge University Press ISBN 9780521888578 OCLC 705890000 Australian Capital Territory Chapter Australian Institute of Architects www architecture com au Retrieved 8 March 2018 External links EditIn The Field the design world of Heather Sutherland ABC Radio National Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Heather Sutherland amp oldid 1119574768, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
