Two iconic heritage-listed ‘igloos’ built in the fifties by a renowned Australian architect have captured the attention of hundreds thanks to their quirky styling.
The igloos are in the suburb of Ashwood, 14km south east of the cbd benefits and are one of about a hundred residential projects designed by influential Victorian architect Robin Boyd.
Built between 1952 and 1954, the units were once part of the neighbouring supermarket and bottle shop of the same unique arched design.
Two iconic heritage-listed units, known to locals as the ‘Ashwood igloos’ are now up for sale
The quirky igloos are in the Melbourne suburb of Ashwood are one of about a hundred residential projects designed by influential Victorian architect Robin Boyd
Each of the symmetrical units have two bedrooms, one bathroom, a stone kitchen, cosy living room and a rear courtyard.
The interior is full of character with arched roofs, partial dividing walls, retro details and modern upgrades.
Their eye-catching design is in keeping with Boyd’s signature post-warn modernist style he become famous for throughout the fifties, sixties and early seventies.
The iconic units were constructed using a rare technique known as ctesiphon system where concrete is poured over a timber and hessian structure to create the igloo-like arches.
Each of the symmetrical units have two bedrooms, one bathroom, a stone kitchen, cosy living room and a rear courtyard
Their eye-catching design is in keeping with Boyd’s signature post-warn modernist style he become famous for throughout the fifties, sixties and early seventies
There are only three known projects in Victoria that have been known to use this trademarked construction method.
Buyers have the opportunity to own a piece of Australian architectural history as the curved igloo-like units are with price guides of $594,000.
The historical properties were heritage listed in 1999 and were last on the market in 2017 for $449,950 each.
