NIRVANA

The two-storey Federation house known as Nirvana, 3 Avalon Road, Armadale, built in 1907.

Elements that contribute to the significance of the place include (but are not limited to):

. The house's original external form, materials and detailing

. The house's high level of integrity to its original design.

Later alterations and additions, particularly substantial built structures constructed at the rear of the property, are not significant.

How is it significant?

Nirvana, 3 Avalon Road, Armadale, is of local architectural and aesthetic significance to the City of Stonnington.

Why is it significant?

Nirvana, 3 Avalon Road, Armadale is a fine and representative example of a Federation house. It displays typical features of the Federation Arts and Crafts architectural style popular in the first decade of the twentieth century in Armadale and across Melbourne more broadly, including a simple form and design with restrained decorative treatment and subtle Art Nouveau-inspired detailing (Criterion D).

Nirvana, 3 Avalon Road, Armadale, is a well-considered and carefully detailed example of what can broadly be defined as a Federation Arts and Crafts house. The simple design, with main hipped roof, prominent front bay and two-storey side verandah, together with the restrained use of distinctive architectural elements and lack of adornment, presents a picturesque composition of this architectural style. The possible involvement of prominent Melbourne architect Walter Butler in the design is of note (Criterion E).

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House