Category Archives: Cuthbert Whitley

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Inter-war art deco architecture

26 Apr ’11 Filed under Cuthbert Whitley, E H Henderson, Inter-war art deco.

The emergence of the modern movement was the most significant architectural development during the years between the two World Wars. However, the ideas of mainstream modernism were too radical to appeal to a wide cross section of the public. The inter-war Art Deco style also … Read More →

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Cuthbert Whitley Houses

8 Nov ’06 Filed under Canberra houses, Cuthbert Whitley, Demolition, Inter-war functionalist.

The Whitley Houses in Griffith and Braddon were designed by Government architect Cuthbert Whitley in 1939. Until 2004 they were the last remaining intact examples of inter-war functionalist style public housing in Canberra designed by the Works Branch of the Department of the Interior. The … Read More →

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Forrest Fire Station and residences

8 Nov ’06 Filed under Canberra houses, Cuthbert Whitley, E H Henderson, Heritage, Inter-war functionalist.

The Forrest Fire Station precinct, which includes the Fire Station and seven residences, is located in Forrest at Section 35, Canberra Avenue, Manuka Circle, Fitzroy Street and Empire Circuit. The seven residences are made up of a two storey house at each of the four … Read More →

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Whitley houses ‘preserved’

20 Mar ’04 Filed under Cuthbert Whitley, Demolition, Heritage.

Canberra is a young city. Due to World Wars and the Great Depression, its early development came in fits and starts. As a result, there are few public buildings left from this period and even fewer examples of modernist public housing. Take a look at … Read More →