HOLLINSHED HOUSE

The residence at 2 Snowden Place, Canterbury is significant. It was designed by the noted Australian theatre architect Charles N. Hollinshed as his own residence.

How is it significant?

2 Snowden Place, Canterbury is of local historical, architectural and aesthetic significance to the City of Boroondara.

Why is it significant?

2 Snowden Place (1951) is of historical significance as it is representative of an established pattern of architects designing homes for themselves in the City of Boroondara. This pattern continues today with John Wardle's own house on Kevin Grove in Kew. (Criterion A)

2 Snowden Place is representative of the post-war design ethos, optimism and architectural modernisation pioneered by Robin Boyd. The design features honesty of structure and material, clean lines, deep eaves and an overall sense of innovation in design characteristic of this period. (Criterion D)

The house is also an important work within Hollinshed's oeuvre as it is both a departure from his usual theatre commissions and the style of his residential work, most of which has now been demolished. The dwelling also demonstrates his easy adoption of innovative and contemporary styles. (Criterion H)

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House