Melbourne Buildings

Lutetia is a prestige 5 apartment triple storey building that tries its best to revive the Tudor style in the 21st Century combining historical styles with modern living.   While there has been no shortage of revivals of this style since its origins the 15th Century and the postmodern era, most would be classified as being pastiche, included in that category are many other recent mansions near to Toorak.  This effort, while not historically accurate (the eclectic composition includes classical features) it is quite remarkable in its attention to detail.

Lutetia 1-3 Bell Street Armadale viewed from the south

Facade treatments include many mock historic features such as unpainted render and mouldings, symmetrical massings of faceted bays and brick gables, window proportions, quoins, flat gothic arched entryway, ionic columns, parapet balustrade, window hoods, slate tiled mansard roof and dormers and wrought iron gates.  Unusual features include octagonal feature windows down the sides of the building with projected mouldings.

Lutetia was designed by Christopher Doyle¹ and constructed by Michael Garfield.²  Construction began in 2009 and it was completed in 2010.

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