A fully illustrated photographic collection of award winning homes from the last century of Australian design and architecture, from the first competition won by the governor's wife. Featuring many well-known architects and firms, homes of the prime ministers, archbishops and other notable individuals, and including houses that introduced construction techniques and styles that progressed the field. Full of illustrations, photos, plans and featuring a guided history of each house, providing context and theme. Carefully constructed by housing historian, Tim Reeves.