BEACON SERVICE STATION & FLATS
405-413 BRUNSWICK ROAD,, BRUNSWICK VIC 3056 - Property No 349
Grantham Street

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Statement of Significance
The Beacon Garage and flats is a key building within the Grantham Street Precinct.
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BEACON SERVICE STATION & FLATS - Physical Description 1
The Beacon Service Station and Flats is a complex comprising a drive-in service station (1936-37) attached to a group of two shops, with three flats above, and one at ground floor adjoining the garage. Access to the flats is via a columned porch on the ground floor, which leads to a first floor balcony. The canopy above the petrol bowsers appears to be used as a balcony to the residence above, which has a leadlit oriel window on its west elevation. A projecting bay window also sits above the cantilevered verandah of the shops. A decorative moulded frieze decorates the building's parapet.
The Beacon Garage and flats are cuboid in form, showing the influence of the Moderne in architecture in the 1930s. The design of the Beacon Garage complex reflects the influence of the International modern movement, and is one of few remaining Melbourne service stations from this period. In contrast to its modernist form are the Edwardian leaded glass windows and oriel window bays, Greek Revival porch detail and other elements reminiscent of the 1920s. This combination appears to reflect Heiberg's known interest in innovation combined with an apparent attraction to Edwardian and organic forms as reflected in his house opposite at 356 Brunswick Road.
The complex is largely intact with a number of minor external alterations such as refaced shopfronts, added signs, alterations to some openings.
Key Architectural Elements: unusual massing and composition
unusual combination of elementsEdwardian oriel window, Greek Revival porch
large canopy/ balcony over bowser area, supported on single column
Conservation Guidelines: repaint rendered surfaces, preferably to original colour scheme
Comparative Examples:
356 Brunswick Road, BrunswickHeritage Study and Grading
Moreland - Keeping Brunswick's heritage: A Report on the Review of the Brunswick Conservation Study
Author: Context Pty Ltd
Year: 1990
Grading: LocalMoreland - City of Moreland Heritage Review
Author: Allen Lovell and Associates
Year: 1999
Grading:Moreland - Northern Suburbs Factory Study
Author: Vines, G and M, Churchward
Year: 1992
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