Mid-Century Homes - A Time Capsule in Queensland

This home is in Mooloolaba, Queensland was built in 1960, most likely by the owner, who lived in it until recently.  Sadly, it's now for sale.

Everything is original, including, by the looks of it, including the feltex carpet, wallpaper, bathroom and kitchen fixtures, and wall paper.

At Home with Comfort in 1950

Continuing on from yesterdays post, here is a beautifully decorated little home, of only two bedrooms, that any mid-century aficionado would love today.  I want those side tables and curtains!

MCM Audette House and Castlecrag

Today a look at an iconic Australian mid-century home, Audette House, designed in 1953 by Peter Muller.

Born in Adelaide on 3 July 1927, Peter Muller graduated in Architectural Engineering in 1948.  He was the first architecture recipient of The United States Education Foundation  Fulbright scholarships in 1950, and did post-graduate study in Philadelphia. On his return to Sydney in 1952 the chairman of the Foundation, Mr. Hauslabe, and his step-son Bob Audette approached Mullerr and asked him to design a solar - efficient house for their block in the Sydney suburb of Castlecrag - they thought that with Peter having been in the US for his studies he would understand Colonial architecture. Instead, Muller presented them with this modern model and plans:

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