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Beaumaris Modern was established in the interest of preserving mid century architecture, by way advocacy and appreciation.
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Beaumaris Modern: Modernist Homes in Beaumaris is a collection of mid-century modern Beaumaris houses, beautifully catelogued by Fiona Austin.
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Explore the many stunning examples of mid-century homes in Beaumaris.

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David Godsell, Standing

491 Balcombe Road

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Mockridge Stahle & Mitchell, Standing

55 Haydens Road

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Chancellor and Patrick, Standing

2 High Street ‘Muckle Flugga’

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  • An article of interest today in The Herald Sun online... by Jayitri Smiles - 34 Were Street has sold but the agent ‘can’t say’ if it has been sold to buyers who appreciate this significant home or to developers - which is of concern. Because the house is so significant- Beaumaris Modern will apply to Heritage Victoria for consideration for state heritage listing. This is our only option to ensure the house is safe. The house should have a ‘local significance’ heritage listing - however Bayside Council has opted out of its required (by state government) heritage reviews leaving beautifully designed and crafted houses like this at risk! https://www.realestate.com.au/news/original-brighton-midcentury-home-at-risk-of-demolition-after-sale/?rsf=syn:news:nca:hs:socref @baysidecitycouncil @heritagecouncilvic @modernistaustralia @mcda_design #baysidemcm #savethishouse @realestateaus #heraldsun @theheraldsun
  • The bad news: Government restrictions have stopped real estate auctions due to COVID-19. The good news: Offers are now being accepted on this magnificently updated Small Homes Service home. The cream of the Beaumaris MCM crop. Viewings are strictly by private appointment. We stress - Don’t wait as this very special home will sell in no time. Contact Peter Kakos on 0418 123 993 Or Christine Henderson on 0415 854 122 #beaumarismodern #mcm
  • An important repost from @modernistaustralia about the Breedon House - 34 Were Street Brighton. A house that deserves Heritage listing for its architectural significance. This superbly written piece really exemplifies what a mess Bayside Council are in after putting their heads in the sand over Heritage listing - this is a very significant house at risk... From @modernistaustralia 'Today we finally list this home, because today after an entire week online, the agent finally decided to publish some interior shots, previously it was an exterior and aerials only. Never mind that it was the residence of one of Melbourne’s most esteemed architects – Geoffrey Woodfall – for decades. Never mind that this home is an important, incredibly intact example of Mid-Century Australian domestic architecture in all its unmolested glory since it was built in 1966. Never mind that the interiors, the spaces, the rather Wrightian framework of this impeccably progressive design, perfectly translates into a warm and tranquil living proposition still 50 years on. Nevermind that this home has been cited and celebrated by the pre-eminent Philip Goad, The Age, Australian Home Beautiful, Australian House & Garden to name only a few. No, never mind anything like that, because according to the agents all that matters here is an abstract block of land. We suppose some real estate agents wonder why their industry is often viewed by others as populated with insufferable carnies in sharp suits, dull of intellect, not interested in anything beyond price ranges and pedestrian sales schtick, a breed seemingly unable to differentiate beauty from bloat. In the same way, we continue to wonder why such ‘professionals’ wilfully ignore the value to be sold here – materially, culturally, historically and spiritually – noble aspects in and of themselves, but which are also proven to make for a gamechanger sale. Nobody (certainly not some self-styled ‘developer’) goes out on a limb for a single slab of land. An incredible slice of architecture to the right crowd however….they may move mountains’. More @modernistaustralia @baysidecitycouncil @heritagecouncilvic
  • Make sure you visit this beautifully mid century beauty this weekend. It’s open at 12.00pm Saturday... definitely one of the best sympathetic renovations we have seen. Contact Christine Henderson from ‘The Agency’ Tel: 0415 854 122 #beaumarismodern #midcenturymodern
  • Mid century houses are having their moment! See today’s Herald Sun. Agents can’t get enough of them in Beaumaris. Some absolute beauties featured in this article, spearheaded by - 113 Dalgetty Road Beaumaris. So if they’re so popular (as they should be!), why are some people still buying them to knock them down? Crazy when so many new town houses are just not selling in Beaumaris ... And why isn’t Bayside City Council, Victoria doing more to protect our mid century architecture! #mcm #midcenturymodern #history #beaumarismodern #renovatedontdetonate #preservation @baysidecitycouncil
  • Check out todays Herald Sun online.... Unfortunately, at Tuesday night’s Planning & Amenity meeting, despite our efforts to explain how important the home is, Bayside Councillors approved the planning permit for demolition of 17 Nautilus St, designed by Charles Bricknell. 372 Beach Rd was saved once more because of the VPO (and we thank Beaumaris Conservation Society for making such a strong case). However the owner plans to fight the decision at VCAT. We were silenced when we attempted to speak about the historic value of these homes as Bayside City Council, Victoria don’t consider it a factor in these decisions, as they have their voluntary nomination scheme. But it’s simply not good enough and won’t protect homes such as these. Thank you Herald Sun for this story & to National Trust of Australia (Victoria) for the powerful quotes. We won’t be giving up the fight to protect our history. #mcm #midcenturymodern #preservation #history #beaumarismodern @baysidecitycouncil @richardwynnemp @danielandrewsmp

Videos from the Beaumaris Modern launch event - July 2017