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Inside A 1960s Apartment Complex in South Yarra
Mid-rise and high-rise apartment buildings are commonplace in Melbourne — particularly those built in the 1950s and ‘60s, thanks to a post-war boom in high-rise construction.
One such complex in South Yarra might look like any other from the outside, but behind closed doors lives a community of longstanding owner-occupiers with a deep appreciation for the building’s mid-century qualities.
While residents come from varying walks of life, they share a common interest in retaining the nearly 60-year-old architectural features.
In this story we visit two flats inside the building — one belonging to architect Brett Wittingslow and his partner Leo, and the other a vibrant dwelling filled with art, plants and beautiful furniture, owned for the past 20 years by fellow resident Gwynneth.