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13 COMO

Other Name Lewis House Location 13 COMO, ALPHINGTON VIC 3078 - Property No 274370 File Number Y2011:10687 Level Rec for HO area indiv sig

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Statement of Significance

What is significant?
This is a one and two storey shingle clad house with irregular plan and roof form, now clad with corrugated Colorbond. The window mullions are similarly in an irregular pattern and the front door handle was once a Holden car steering wheel. The design, by Glyn Lewis, is reminiscent of the works of North American architect, Bruce Goff (Mitchell House 1968), and locally, award winning Kevin Borland and Gregory Burgess, with emphasis on organic cladding and form.

How is it significant?
The building is aesthetically significant (National Estate Register Criteria E1) to Alphington and the City of Yarra.

Why is it significant?
The building is significant:
- for its distinctive design, form and finish which follows a style of organic design that was given prominence by the work of Kevin Borland and Greg Burgess.