structures, cladding and windows with natural finishes. Use non-reflective materials and finishes for walls, roofs and windows. In particular avoid the use of unpainted Zincalume. Consider using traditional corrugated galvanised iron which weathers to a soft grey and reflects traditional Australian rural buildings and bushland settings. Incorporate plain wall areas and simple openings to allow the bush to the ‘read’ against building elevation. Avoid historic styles and reproduction roof and wall detailing. Select materials for outbuildings such as carports, sheds and garages which complement the main dwelling. Garden Court Design Objective Buildings and structures Eltham Central To use materials and building Incorporate mono pitch, split details that complement the gable or hip roof forms. dominant pattern within the Use balconies, verandahs and streetscape. pergolas to reduce the mass of Design Response the building. Use earthy toned finishes and Suitable materials include earth paint colours. toned brick, and roofs of terracotta, brown or grey coloured tiles, Colourbond or painted Zincalume.
structures, cladding and windows with natural finishes. Use non-reflective materials and finishes for walls, roofs and windows. In particular avoid the use of unpainted Zincalume. Consider using traditional corrugated galvanised iron which weathers to a soft grey and reflects traditional Australian rural buildings and bushland settings. Incorporate plain wall areas and simple openings to allow the bush to ‘read’ against the building elevation. Avoid historic styles and reproduction roof and wall detailing. Select materials for outbuildings such as carports, sheds and garages which complement the main dwelling. Garden Court Eltham Central Design Objective To use materials and building details that complement the dominant pattern within the streetscape. Design Response Use earthy toned finishes and paint colours. Buildings and structures Incorporate mono pitch, split gable or hip roof forms. Use balconies, verandahs and pergolas to reduce the mass of the building. Suitable materials include earth toned brick, and roofs of terracotta, brown or grey coloured tiles, Colourbond or painted Zincalume.