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7 Rochester Road CANTERBURY, BOROONDARA CITY
ROCHESTER ROAD PRECINCT

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Camberwell Conservation Study 1991
Camberwell Conservation Study 1991
Camberwell Conservation Study 1991
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Statement of Significance

Architecturally, distinguishable as of a small group of designs from the internationally known Prairie School in Victoria, showing also a move towards the severe geometry of much Modernist architecture to come in contrast to the contemporary eclectic designs; of regional importance and state interest. Historically, little is known of the first owner in the Camberwell context, but it is one of the early examples in a city where flat building was discouraged.

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    • Physical Description 1

      Flats - Physical Description 1

      Cement rendered and symmetrical, these flats take on the geometric severity of a Prairie school design. Aztec in form and detail, the building's bold horizontal forms and voids are counterpointed by vertical fins or pier's, symmetrically arranged on both the street elevation and chimney shaft.

      Some comparison may be made with Wright's Millard residence, Pasadena (1923), and the Booth (1911), and Gale residences, Illinois (1904-9). This example lacks the eclectic detailing but shares the interlocking rectanguloid forms, as did also the contemporary European Modem movement, but without the decorative 'unfunctional' use of massing. Chevron pattern glazing is shared with other Griffin school designs; the terrace balustrade also comprising a chevron but in three dimensions. The stuccoed fence has been stepped with the incline, both vertically and laterally, whilst gate posts have flared Aztec- like, plinths. A similarly unusual divided front garden is enclosed between the house and boundary.

      Integrity

      Flats - Integrity

      The stucco has been painted

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Boroondara - Camberwell Conservation Study

      Author: Graeme Butler
      Year: 1991
      Grading: A

      Boroondara - Municipal-Wide Heritage Gap Study: Vol. 1 Canterbury

      Author: Context
      Year: 2018
      Grading: Significant

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