Heritage Places
Heritage Place Details
LOCATION |
Map |
Show Map
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Address |
259 Glen Osmond Road FREWVILLE |
Locality |
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Accuracy |
H - high level confidence |
Development Plan |
Burnside Council |
Polygon Type |
P - parcel (from DCDB) |
DESCRIPTION |
Details (Known As) |
Former IPEC Building |
Registered Name |
Office - Ipec Office |
Significance |
The former IPEC Building is an architecturally significant example of a mid-twentieth century corporate complex. Inspired by the principles of Frank Lloyd Wright's 'organic architecture' and with references to an Asian aesthetic, Adelaide-trained architect Peter Muller's design represented a distinctively modern and highly individualistic architectural statement at the time of its construction in 1963.
The building incorporates unconventional design elements, bold use of natural materials (including landscaping), and a number of technical innovations, such as under floor heating, to create a flexible and 'people-friendly' work environment designed as the national headquarters of a growing freight handling firm.
The building is a rare South Australian example of the work of the architect, whose innovative designs for a number of Sydney houses of the 1950s and 60s were regarded as being at the cutting edge of architectural design. ' [Adapted from: Andrew Klenke 'Former National Headquarters of IPEC: An Account of its Development' February 1993] |
Subject Index |
Miscellaneous - Office [Miscellaneous] |
Class |
State |
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STATUS |
Status Code |
REG - Confirmed as a State Heritage Place in the SA Heritage Register |
Status Date |
23-NOV-1989 |
REFERENCE |
LGA |
Burnside |
State Heritage ID |
13990 |
Heritage Number |
8374 |
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SECTION 16 INFORMATION |
Section 16 |
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PLAN PARCEL & TITLE |
As listed in the SA Heritage Register |
Plan Parcel & Title Information |
CT 5026/430 S10091 U8,CT 5026/429 S10091 U7,CT 5541/9 S10091 UCP,CT 5541/3 S10091 U1,CT 5541/4 S10091 U2,CT 5541/5 S10091 U3,CT 5541/6 S10091 U4,CT 5541/7 S10091 U5,CT 5541/8 S10091 U6 |
Disclaimer
While due care has been taken to ensure that the SA Heritage Places Database accurately reflects the South Australian Heritage Register and listings of Local Heritage Places in Development Plans, the State of South Australia does not accept liability for the use of the SA Heritage Database for any purpose. Users should consult the Department for Environment and Water - Heritage South Australia to confirm the listing of State Heritage Places and the relevant Development Plan for Local Heritage Places/Contributory Items.
In the majority of cases, the maps of State Heritage Places on this web site show the footprints of the most significant structures on a registered Place. However, sometimes they simply indicate the complete area of land comprising the Place. Work is proceeding to further refine the mapping of such places. It is also important to note that development control is not limited to the registered structures but extends to their setting and structures nearby (what is termed ‘development affecting’ a State Heritage Place). Hence it is vital that exact details of the listed place and implications for any proposed development be discussed with Heritage South Australia staff, as they cannot be deduced solely from the information on this web site. The inclusion of a place in the SA Heritage Register gives no right of public access. Permission to visit properties must be sought from the owners. The accuracy of the mapping of State Heritage Places is not guaranteed. Please contact Heritage SA ( https://www.environment.sa.gov.au/topics/heritage/sa-heritage-register) if you believe there is an error.
GIS files
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