Pholiota, Heritage building in Eaglemont, Australia
The house features a central square room with a pyramidal ceiling, surrounded by eight small alcoves designed for bedrooms and service areas.
Architects Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin constructed Pholiota in 1920 as their first personal residence using innovative Knitlock concrete blocks.
The residence represents early 20th century architectural innovation through its modular construction system and geometric layout based on concrete wall tile units.
Extensions made in 1938 doubled the size of the house, with only the western elevation remaining unobstructed from the original structure.
The name Pholiota derives from a genus of mushrooms, reflecting the architects' connection to natural elements in their design philosophy.
Location: City of Banyule
GPS coordinates: -37.76420,145.06800
Latest update: April 28, 2025 16:34
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