DUPLEX

What is significant?
The duplex at 392 & 394 Glenferrie Road, Malvern designed by R.M. & M.H. King and constructed in 1935-6, is significant. The significant attributes are the Moderne form, materials and detailing of the flats, and the garages. The high degree of external integrity is integral to the significance of the place.

Later alterations and additions are not significant.

How is it significant?
The duplex at 392 & 394 Glenferrie Road, Malvern is of local historic and architectural significance to the City of Stonnington.

Why is it significant?
Historically, it is significant as an early example of a new type of luxury duplex flats that emerged during the 1930s. It is also significant as a fine example of a design by the prominent architects R.M. & M.H. King who were known for their designs for Moderne style houses and flats during the inter-war period.(Criteria A & H)

Architecturally, it is significant as an innovative example of architects R.M. & M.H. King's inter-war residential design, which pairs Streamlined Moderne styling with blonde cream brick, anticipating the post-war Waterfall style. This is an early example of the style in Stonnington and Victoria more generally. The incorporation of a sun room is also an innovative aspect of the design.(Criteria F)

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

Duplex