Renate Block

  • Architect
Renate and Gerd Block worked in partnership as architects. They were among the first interior architects to design and install the "office landscape" or "Bürolandschaft" interior in Australia. Their first commission to use this design approach was the Nunawading Municipal Offices in Victoria ca.1969. They also designed furniture and lighting.
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Citations

  • Office Landscaping. A new concept in Office Planning. Architecture in Australia, April 1969, pps.293-298, illus.

  • “Furniture.” lighting and chaise longue.” Architecture and Arts, December 1958, p.26-27 (illus)

  • Built Heritage Pty Ltd, “[GERD & RENATE BLOCK]”, Dictionary of Unsung Architects, www.builtheritage.com.au.

    http://www.builtheritage.com.au/dua_block.html

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References [<ExternalResource: Office Landscaping. A new concept in Office Planning. Architecture in Australia, April 1969, pps.293-298, illus.>, <ExternalResource: "Furniture." lighting and chaise longue." Architecture and Arts, December 1958, p.26-27 (illus)>, <ExternalResource: Built Heritage Pty Ltd, "[GERD & RENATE BLOCK]", Dictionary of Unsung Architects, www.builtheritage.com.au.>] [<ExternalResource: Office Landscaping. A new concept in Office Planning. Architecture in Australia, April 1969, pps.293-298, illus.>, <ExternalResource: "Furniture." lighting and chaise longue." Architecture and Arts, December 1958, p.26-27 (illus)>]