Architects can be inspired and influenced by many things—their childhood homes, great buildings from previous generations, buildings designed by their teachers and mentors, and innovative buildings designed by their peers. How these influences are manifest in their own work depends on values, circumstances, intentions and the spirit of their own time.

Sean Godsell—2014 MPavilion architect—has selected some of his favourite Melbourne houses for a one-off open day on Sunday 30 November, in association with the Robin Boyd Foundation. In tonight’s talk, Godsell is joined by Professor Philip Goad to discuss the buildings he has chosen.