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290 Walsh Street, South Yarra

Butler, Graeme14/1/1985

Record details

Title:

Creator:

Butler, Graeme (Name details)

Date of work:

14/1/1985

Reference number:

BIF-SY 109907

Level of description:

Item from Collection: Heritage Collection (HC)

Type of materials:

Graphic materials

Part of:

Series: South Yarra (BIF-SY)

Access restrictions:

UnrestrictedOpen access.

Use restrictions:

UnrestrictedPlease contact City of Melbourne Libraries about obtaining permission to reproduce images.

General notes:

Style: (Mannered) Post War MinimalismPeriod: Post WarConstruction date: 1958Notable features/Significance: Minimalist in the prevailing way - simple boxes roofed with skillions, ceiling/roof at one, using straight system; simple 'cutout' glazing strips/slots... combined with romantic central enclosed court (reoccurring in Boyd's work) viewed from stacked 2 storey living areas and bridge to street.Architects: Grounds Romberg & Boyd(O & PA) Robin Boyd & Patricia

Names:

City of MelbourneGrounds, Romberg and Boyd, 1953-1962

Topics:

Conservation studiesSouth Yarra Conservation Study 1985Postwar periodMinimalist architectureRoofsWindows1950-1959

Places:

South Yarra (Vic.)

Form/Genre:

Building Identification Forms (BIFs)

Record types:

Research and reports

Record number:

1210607