The Porch and Balcony of "Braemar" - East Melbourne
Standing proudly behind a well clipped hedge in quiet George Street is one of East Melbourne's finest residences; "Braemar".
Built in 1865 by Corben and Wilson for William Bowen, a noted Collins Street chemist, "Braemar" was designed by Yorkshire born Australian architect Leonard Terry (1825 - 1884). It is a notable example of domestic architecture and one of his most important buildings.
A two storey residence, "Braemar" is constructed of rendered brick, has a single storey verandah and rendered brick entrance porch. The central mass with fine mouldings and wrought-iron railings is enhanced by the handsome porch and unusual verandah which incorporates Leonard Terry's special columns. These three elements make a distinctive composition and with their fine detailing epitomise Leonard Terry's conservative Classical style.
"Braemar" was later occupied by Jenkins Collier, a financier and director of the City of Melbourne Bank. He went bankrupt in the boom period.
Leonard Terry also designed The Melbourne Club in Collins Street in 1858, Seabrook House in Lonsdale Street in 1858, Lothian Terrace in Carlton between 1865 and 1869, and Grovsenor on Queens Road opposite Albert Park in 1890 amongst other buildings.
The Porch and Balcony of "Braemar" - East Melbourne
Standing proudly behind a well clipped hedge in quiet George Street is one of East Melbourne's finest residences; "Braemar".
Built in 1865 by Corben and Wilson for William Bowen, a noted Collins Street chemist, "Braemar" was designed by Yorkshire born Australian architect Leonard Terry (1825 - 1884). It is a notable example of domestic architecture and one of his most important buildings.
A two storey residence, "Braemar" is constructed of rendered brick, has a single storey verandah and rendered brick entrance porch. The central mass with fine mouldings and wrought-iron railings is enhanced by the handsome porch and unusual verandah which incorporates Leonard Terry's special columns. These three elements make a distinctive composition and with their fine detailing epitomise Leonard Terry's conservative Classical style.
"Braemar" was later occupied by Jenkins Collier, a financier and director of the City of Melbourne Bank. He went bankrupt in the boom period.
Leonard Terry also designed The Melbourne Club in Collins Street in 1858, Seabrook House in Lonsdale Street in 1858, Lothian Terrace in Carlton between 1865 and 1869, and Grovsenor on Queens Road opposite Albert Park in 1890 amongst other buildings.