Ely Ely

Ok, so 15 Ely Street Eltham is actually a new house but it has certainly been influenced by the aesthetics and principles of mid-century design. Great use of timber externally and inside it looks light and simple. The agents are quoting $690,000-$780,000 which is either dramatically under quoted or a bargain!

Fantastic Views and contemporary kitchen design

Love that bedroom window - great proportions!

Perfect for Summer - All images courtesy Barry Plant

Banyule Homestead controversy

Thoughts about the controversial plan to subdivide land surrounding historic Banyule Homestead for three new townhouses: 

What will the townhouses look like? 
Please no periana / repro / neo-classical facadism, I just couldn't cope!!! How about something sympathetic, yet contemporary to juxtapose with the simplicity of the Elizabethan homestead? This is afterall the preferred way of siting new building works with heritage significant ones.

My other concern is that $400,000 will not go far on restoration works, particularly when the developer stands to make considerably more profit here....

Brand New Retro

Even though this blog was set up to celebrate mid-century modern design, I couldn't help but include this new home at 201a Rattray Road, Montmorency - for sale with Fletchers. The influences of the 50's & 60's can be seen clearly in the materials used, the open plan spaces & split levels, the cathedral ceilings and exposed beams; even the external colour scheme. Love it!

Brand new retro exterior

Retro inspired interior (all images courtesy Fletchers)

 

Back in Fasham

Now, I know that strictly speaking this is a website celebrating Mid Century design in Banyule but I also aim to promote good design principals such as passive solar orientation, honesty to materials and indigenous gardens.

All Images from Jellis Craig

This newly listed Fasham Johnson residence at 7 Yellowbox Terrace, Heidelberg meets these criteria and clearly the vendors have an appreciation of Mid Century design - evident in their furnishings and personal items. The house is listed with Jellis Craig.