MEG HENDERSON HOUSE

The house and garden, both designed by Meg Henderson for her own use in.1960, at 232 Greenslopes Drive, Lower Templestowe.

How is it Significant?

The Meg Henderson House is of local historic and aesthetic significance to Manningham City. It is also of potential State significance.

Why is it Significant?

Historically, it is significant as a rare and early example of the house and garden designed by a female architect, Meg Henderson, and demonstrates the innovative architecture that flourished in the Templestowe area in the post-war period. (RNE criteria A.4 & H.1)

Aeshetically, it is significanct as a very fine domestic design and a quintessential expression of its time. It is integrated into and floating above its site with great skill: the garden design contributes crucially to this characteristic. With its neighbour, 1 Fran Court (house and garden by the same architect) it forms a complete composition.

Group

Residential buildings (private)

Category

House