Building in brick: notable modern example
The News (Adelaide, SA: 1869-1992)19 Aug 1925 Page 11
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Building in brick: notable modern example
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The News (Adelaide, SA: 1869-1992) - 01 Jan 1923 - 31 Dec 1954
Date of work:
19 Aug 1925 Page 11
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MELB 101219 3
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Item from Collection: Heritage Collection (HC)
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Sub-collection: Melbourne (HC_MELB)
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BUILDING IN BRICKNotable Modern Example .While the use of concrete has become the favorite for the construction of modern city commercial houses, brick has not been entirely superseded. A notable example of modern construction in brick is that offered by the replacement of Tye & Co.'s warehouse iln Bourke street, Melbourne.This fine building is nearing completion. The site has a frontage of 60 ft., and is one of the few that extends through to Little Bourke street. The new ware house has an area of 63,000 superficial feet, or nearly one and a half acres. The building is five-storeys, with basement. It is steel-framed with brick walls.An unusual feature of the design is that the front is set back about five feet and carried down to the basement to form a shop window there. These being tiled and protected by bronze railings. The main and Island windows extend back 50 feet. Flood lighting from the verandah has been arranged to illuminate the front. The cost of the building, which was designed by Mr. F. Stapley, F.R.V.I.A., will be about £40,000.
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| Type | Reference No. | Extent | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original | 101219 3 | Unknown | Single Item (May not be issued, may not be reproduced) |