House

The house at 32 Carr Street, Coburg North is significant. The form and materiality of the postwar International Style house is significant, in particular the ceiling to glass windows and low-pitched, cantilevered roof over the balcony. The garden and driveway is not significant.

The house is of local historical, representative and aesthetic significance to the City of Moreland.

The house has historical significance as related to the growth of the 'Post-War Melbourne Regional' / 'Post-War International' style in Moreland, when new ideas for living and an Australian suburban identity were developed. (Criterion A)

The dwelling demonstrates principle characteristics of the Post-War International style, in particular the lightweight build owing to the ceiling to glass windows, cantilevered roof over the balcony, and low-pitched roof. (Criterion D) The dwelling has aesthetic significance as a well-kept Post-War International style house which is intact and visually prominent on the street. (Criterion E)