By Design

Ernest, Alfred and Otto Wunderlich began importing zinc roofing during the 1880s. Wunderlich has since become a synonym for decorative metalwork, but there was more to this famous Australian company. Through its production of tiles, terracotta and asbestos-cement (fibro), Wunderlich had a profound influence on the style and design of Australian domestic, public and commercial buildings. The talk will detail the story of Wunderlich, its people and products.

Guests

Charles Pickett
Curator, Design adn Society, Powerhouse Museum, Sydney

Further Information

Powerhouse Museum website

Publications

Title: The Fibro Frontier: a different history of Australian architecture
Author: Charles Pickett
Publisher: Powerhouse Publishing 1997

Title: Homes in the Sky: apartment living in Australia
Author: Charles Pickett
Publisher: Miegunyah/Historic Houses Trust 2007

Producer

Janne Ryan

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