The Federation House in Australia
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Federation architecture refers to the architectural style of Australian homes built around the decades before and after 1900 AD.
- These houses reflect the Art Nouveau movement influential on many fashions at the time of the political Federation of the Australian States on 1 January 1901.
- Federation architecture has many similarities to Edwardian architecture.
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Federation architecture refers to the architectural style of Australian homes built around the decades before and after 1900 AD.
- These houses reflect the Art Nouveau movement influential on many fashions at the time of the political Federation of the Australian States on 1 January 1901.
- Federation architecture has many similarities to Edwardian architecture.
Coolabah, 39 Burns Road Wahroonga designed by architect Howard Joseland
- Australiana themes,
- the verandah, and
- Australian flora and fauna . -Wikipedia
From http://australia.gov.au/about-australia/australian-story/austn-architecture -
- "The ornate Federation house, built mainly between 1900 and 1914, was a sign of prosperity - an Australian version of the English Edwardian house.
- Federation houses were detached, with gardens, and withAustralian motifs and a roof of terracotta tiles with detailed fretwork in the roof gables and windows.
- Many houses had a sunrise motif in the front gable as a sign of the dawning of a new century.
- Add-ons and renovations with heritage restraints were a constant experience of living in a federation house.
- By the First World War (1914-1918), there was a shortage of tradesmen and materials. The cost of houses had to be reduced, so the ceilings were lowered to create 'bungalows', houses which were built between 1915 and 1940. Gone was most of the detail, and a plainer style lead lighting was put into the front windows."
Picturesque and eye catching houses
Federation-style houses constitute a unique statement of patriotism since Federation details used Australia's remarkable flora and fauna.- "For the first time, the flowers, birds and animals of the bush were used to decorate plaster, pressed metal, glass, terracotta and fretworked timber. ." Ian Evans "
- Decorative features such as gables and motifs adorn the roofs of the property.
- The rising sun emblem that appeared on countless gable ends symbolised the dawn of a new age for Australia and was itself adopted as a national symbol
Leadlight windows are also a common feature and as a result, Federation houses are often very picturesque and eye catching." - Archicentre - see below
- These rambling homes are regarded as the first design style that embraced the outdoor lifestyle. Blocks were deep to allow for homegrown food cultivation.
Since I live in a Sydney suburb with a rich heritage of these houses, I hope to document the details of these and similar houses in these pages. Eventually I hope this site will be a definitive source of Federation decorative detail.
- Anyone with similar interests is very welcome to contribute to this topic.
- You can leave comments on my blog Federation Details. To comment here you need to join this Wiki, please.
Federation Features
The features of Federation style architecture include:- Red brick walls of a deep red or dark brown brick, often with a mix of the two
- Exposed rafter ends visible under roofs, a characteristic usually visible, not obscured by gutters
- Some times the mortar is 'tuck-pointed" to make a ridge of white mortar running along the joints between the bricks.
- Dominant roofs, often broken by false gables and capped by terracotta frilled ridges and motifs decorating the exterior of the property.
- Turned timber verandah columns supplemented by elaborate timber decoration, often in art nouveau style - "Federation homes are knownfor their often exuberant timber ornamental decorations. Friezes fretwork, balustrades, art nouveaustyle swirled brackets and arch
supports are all common." - Manly Council - Bay windows with shingles, or in large buildings, oriels on upper floors
- Leadlight window panes or a set of small coloured glass windows above the main window set.
- Low picket fences usually painted white or cream
- Large decorative ceilings often of pressed metal or with decorative cornices
- Minimal gardens with hedges.
- Australiana decorative detail
- Outdoor toilets in un-renovated houses
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| A common Federation design designed by builders of the period |
Image courtesy Manly Council NSW
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