A set of Art Deco Flats - East Melbourne
After the Great War (1914 - 1918), higher costs of living and the "servant problem" made living in the grand mansions and villas built in the Victorian and Edwardian eras a far less practical and attractive option for both those looking for new housing, and those who lived in big houses. It was around this time, in answer to these problems, that flats and apartments began to replace some larger houses, and became fashionable to live in.
This very stylish Art Deco block of flats would have suited those of comfortable means who could afford to live in East Melbourne (the suburb in which these flats are located), and dispense with the difficulties of keeping a large retinue of staff.
This block has a wonderful entranceway with geometric Jazz Age designs to either side of the entrance and around the stairwell windows. The stairwell area itself with its stepped roofline has been made an architectural feature as it stands out from the rest of the block's facade. This block of flats is typical of the Art Deco architecture that came out of England after the war. They are as chic today as when they were first built in the 20s or early 30s.
A set of Art Deco Flats - East Melbourne
After the Great War (1914 - 1918), higher costs of living and the "servant problem" made living in the grand mansions and villas built in the Victorian and Edwardian eras a far less practical and attractive option for both those looking for new housing, and those who lived in big houses. It was around this time, in answer to these problems, that flats and apartments began to replace some larger houses, and became fashionable to live in.
This very stylish Art Deco block of flats would have suited those of comfortable means who could afford to live in East Melbourne (the suburb in which these flats are located), and dispense with the difficulties of keeping a large retinue of staff.
This block has a wonderful entranceway with geometric Jazz Age designs to either side of the entrance and around the stairwell windows. The stairwell area itself with its stepped roofline has been made an architectural feature as it stands out from the rest of the block's facade. This block of flats is typical of the Art Deco architecture that came out of England after the war. They are as chic today as when they were first built in the 20s or early 30s.