Spanish Mission (1930’s)

The period style is a unique version of the influenced Spanish mission architecture and can be recognized by its heavily decorated walls, columns and arches. Some key features of the Spanish Mission period include:

 Spanish pattern terracotta tiles

 White render brick walls, often highly textured surface

 Timber framed double hung windows

 Arched entry hall

 Highly decorative columns

Art Deco (1930’s)

Appearing far more simplistic than the other period home styles, the Art Deco’s exterior facade adds flair to its overall image through its unique lead lights windows and long horizontal windows. Some key features of the Art Deco period include:

 Heavy solid appearance

 Solid brick or weatherboard external walls

 Double hung windows with lead light upper panes

 Hipped roof with terracotta tiles

 Unique Art Deco ornamentation

Double & Triple Fronted Brick Veneer (1960’s – 1970’s)

Commencing in the 1960’s, there was a standard construction of brick veneer homes expanding across Melbourne’s outer suburbs. These buildings lacked excitement and character but on the other hand were cost effective and well built. Some key features of the Brick Veneer period include:

 Concrete tiled hipped roof

 Brick veneer wall, usually wire cut bricks, often light tan, light red or brown

 Horizontal aluminium windows

 Brick or terracotta tile window sill

 Very little decoration

 Timber flooring