Roy Grounds: Experiments in Minimum Living
by Tony Lee
Format: Hardback
Publisher: Kerritone Publishing
Roy Grounds is celebrated for iconic Australian buildings like the Shine Dome, the National Gallery of Victoria, and the Victorian Arts Centre. This book, however, focuses on a different side of Grounds — the curious and experimental architect who tested ideas in everyday living as much as in grand architecture.
In his early years, Grounds explored minimalist living firsthand, spending time in London experimenting with compact flats while navigating the challenges of life and work far from home. These experiences shaped his approach to designing small, practical, and thoughtful apartments in Melbourne, establishing him as a pioneer of modernist residential design.
Richly illustrated with original plans and photographs, Roy Grounds: Experiments in Minimum Living is both a visual treat and an insightful study of a designer who combined discipline, experimentation, and humanity in his work.
K5 is proud to feature the Grounds Collection in the book, including the celebrated Moonbria project. Developed with Victoria Grounds and Tony Lee, the collection brings his original designs to life. Discover the collection below.
Grounds Collection
The Grounds Collection reimagines original designs from one of Australia’s most influential architects.
Crafted locally with natural materials, the collection embodies Grounds’ timeless vision of clean, restrained living.
Developed in collaboration with Tony Lee, Victoria Grounds, and the K5 team, the Sir Roy Grounds Collection brings to life original designs created for the architect’s own residential projects of the 1930s–50s. Each piece reflects Grounds’ refined, minimalist aesthetic — a balance of functionality, restraint, and timeless form.
Crafted locally with natural materials, the first release includes a dining table, coffee table, side table, bench seat, and ottoman. Clean and honest in design, the collection continues Grounds’ vision of furniture that quietly enhances the spaces it inhabits.
To learn more, contact our team at kfive@kfive.com.au.
K5 Furniture officially launched the Grounds Collection on May 29th during Melbourne Design Week 2024, celebrating modernist Australian design with industry professionals and enthusiasts.
K5 Furniture Secures Australian Made Certification for Boyd and Grounds Collections
K5 proudly announces that the Boyd and Grounds Collections have received the Australian Made certification, underscoring our commitment to local and sustainable production.
K5 showcases the restored Moonbria studio, featuring Roy Grounds’ clever compact layouts and furniture from the K5 Grounds Collection. The project proves small, thoughtful design still delivers adaptable, high-quality living.