SIBBEL BUILDERS HOUSES

The houses, designed by Herman Sibbel and constructed in 1968-69 by Sibbel Builders Pty Ltd, at 68-70 Olympus Drive, Lower Templestowe.

How is it Significant?

The Sibbel Builders houses at 68-70 Olympus Drive, Lower Templestowe are of local historic and aesthetic significance to Manningham City.

Why is it Significant?

The Sibbel Builders houses are of historic significance as representative examples of the houses constructed by Sibbel Builders, one of a number of major residential development companies who were responsible for innovative residential development in the study area during the late 1960s and early 1970s. (RNE criteria A.4 and H.1)

The Sibbel Builders houses are of aesthetic significance as fine and intact representative examples of post-war contemporary houses, which exhibit the characteristics that are typical of the firm's style. They are also important contributory elements within the Olympus Drive precinct, which includes a number of other houses in similar style by Sibbel and by their rivals, Merchant Builders. (RNE criterion E.1)

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House