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Carlow House: 34-36 Elizabeth Street,

Building Profile

Name : Carlow House

Location

Address: 34-36 Elizabeth Street
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Construction Details

Built: 1939
Original purpose (when built) : Office

Built in the Interwar period in the Functionalist/Moderne style

Notable features

A moderne composition in square terracotta tiles. The building achives a perfect balance between horizontal and vertical elements, with the Elizabeth Street facade forming a tower like structure in a building which stretches down Flinders Lane.

History

Architect: Harry Norris


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