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CASA PANZO

Other Name

Flats

Location

89 ALEXANDRA AVE, SOUTH YARRA VIC 3141 - Property No 34318

Level

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Statement of Significance

What is significant?
Casa Panzo, 89 Alexandra Avenue, South Yarra constructed by builder R.W. Varley in 1934-5, is significant. The significant attributes are the original Spanish Mission syle form, materials and detailing of the flats and front gateposts and gates (excluding the c.1980s additions).

Later alterations and additions including the c.1980s rear additions to the flats and the c.1982 high front and side fences are not significant.

How is it significant?
Casa Panzo is of local architectural and aesthetic significance to the City of Stonnington.

Why is it significant?
Architecturally and aesthetically, as a high quality example of builders' Spanish Mission applied to a small block of flats. It is distinguished by the classic use of design elements typical of this style, particularly the parapeted entrance tower, skilful massing, and the intactness of its significant details. (Criterion E)

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