Pestorius Sweeney House

Pestorius Sweeney House, vintage photograph, 1965.

History
The Pestorius Sweeney House was designed in 1965 by the Brisbane architect Geoffrey Pestorius (1930-1968), for his brother-in-law Robert Sweeney. The two-level brick construction is a fine example of post-war domestic architecture in the International Style, its blocky 'minimal' form a unique synthesis of influences including the Bauhaus teachings of Mies van der Rohe, the Californian modernism of Neutra and Eames, traditional Japanese house and garden design, and the pioneering local architecture of Hayes & Scott. The house received a commendation for lighting from the Queensland Chapter of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects. Since 1999 it has been the site for a wide variety of art, architecture and music projects initiated by David Pestorius, the architect's son.

Location
The Pestorius Sweeney House is located in the inner Brisbane suburb of Hamilton, on the corner of Crescent Road and Eblin Drive. To get there by public transport, catch Bus No. 300 from stop No. 24 in the city (cnr. Adelaide/Edward St), or stop 229 in Fortitude Valley (cnr. Wickham/Brunswick St), alighting at stop No. 16 (cnr. Crescent Rd/Kingsford-Smith Drv). The bus ride should take about 15 minutes. Alternatively, catch a CityCat ferry to Bretts Wharf. The ride on the CityCat from the Southbank takes about 40 minutes, but it's well worth it if you have the time. Once at Bretts Wharf walk back along Kingsford-Smith Drive to Crescent Road, then up to the house. This should take another 5—10 minutes.

Current Project

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