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1363 Burke Road
Location1363 Burke Road KEW, BOROONDARA CITY LevelIncluded in Heritage Overlay |
Statement of Significance
What is Significant? The commercial building at 1363 Burke Road Kew East designed by
architect John Tovey in 1954 is significant. How is it significant? 1363 Burke Road is of local historic and architectural significance
to the City of Boroondara. Why is it significant? 1363 Burke Road is an excellent example of 1950s commercial premises
and is a landmark building within the local shopping centre of Kew
East. It represents the new modern retail culture of the 1950s. Designed with a monopitch roof, cantilevered, splayed verandah and a
highly decorative entry clad with Castlemaine slate cladding, the
building is an unusually intact and fine example of 1950s commercial
architecture. Also of note are the anodised window frames designed in
a combination of large glazing and small square window boxes, and the
timber framed doors.
Group
Commercial
Category
Shop