Tuesday, 12 January 2010

Chippendale, flats

The "Strickland Building" is a residential flats and retail building on the corner of Meagher Street and Balfour Street, in the inner city suburb of Chippendale. It is typical of the older style of flats seen in Chippendale. Most of the older residential buildings were restricted to three levels. A former corner shop on the ground floor of this building has been converted into an art gallery. It was designed by R. M. Broderick and built in the early 1900s in the Federation Arts and Crafts architectural style.
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24 comments:

  1. AnonymousTuesday, 12 January 2010 at 08:59:00 GMT+11

    Those look like nice apartments to call home. I've just been catching up and enjoying your wonderful views of your city.

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  2. UnknownTuesday, 12 January 2010 at 09:04:00 GMT+11

    Hi Jim
    I like the left photo - trees in front, stairs in front, balcony with plant... it has a very lived-in feel... E

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  3. Benikos placeTuesday, 12 January 2010 at 09:17:00 GMT+11

    Very interesting architectural look, a different world for me :)
    Have a nice day.

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  4. EdenTuesday, 12 January 2010 at 09:22:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful buildings especially the left one.

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  5. Sylvia KTuesday, 12 January 2010 at 09:37:00 GMT+11

    Lovely apartments! Looks like a lovely place to live! Have a good week!

    Sylvia

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  6. AnonymousTuesday, 12 January 2010 at 10:03:00 GMT+11

    Chippendale looks like a charming place! I love the harbor bridge shots too from a few days ago...

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  7. VickiTuesday, 12 January 2010 at 10:13:00 GMT+11

    Thanks for showcasing these. The architecture of a city is a tangible memory of its past.

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  8. lemonTuesday, 12 January 2010 at 10:22:00 GMT+11

    This is one of the best photos of your city, I like this place very much, although I can not say if it is because of the architecture or the nice day light.
    Thanks!

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  9. JossieTuesday, 12 January 2010 at 10:34:00 GMT+11

    Nice photos. Are the flats still comfortable to live in?

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  10. JimTuesday, 12 January 2010 at 11:04:00 GMT+11

    Jossie, this area has gone through gentrification in recent years and a lot of these older flats have been restored and renovated. Being so close to the city, they are very popular with people who live an urban lifestyle.

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  11. IndraniTuesday, 12 January 2010 at 11:34:00 GMT+11

    Looks like a lovely place to stay. I liked the architecture too.

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  12. This Is My Blog - fishing guyTuesday, 12 January 2010 at 11:52:00 GMT+11

    J Bar: That truck right up against the building is so neat.

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  13. JimTuesday, 12 January 2010 at 12:09:00 GMT+11

    Fishing Guy, that's great. It amazes me sometimes what people like to see or find interesting in photos. I actually was frustrated when the truck driver parked his truck there just as I was about to take that snap but you liked it being there. I'm sometimes unsure about whether people would appreciate photos of simpler subjects like a residential building so am quite surprised when these sorts of posts gather quite a few comments.

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  14. DimpleTuesday, 12 January 2010 at 13:04:00 GMT+11

    Nice, attractive buildings! Thanks for the visit!

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  15. ErsTuesday, 12 January 2010 at 14:00:00 GMT+11

    I'm always amazed with your photos - showcasing sydney and sorrounds that most tourist would have not been to. :)

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  16. LewTuesday, 12 January 2010 at 14:12:00 GMT+11

    Looks like they have been well kept and would be a nice place to live!

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  17. magiceyeTuesday, 12 January 2010 at 14:59:00 GMT+11

    lovely
    cosy

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  18. TeresaTuesday, 12 January 2010 at 17:07:00 GMT+11

    It is very exciting to see Australia. It looks like a very homey place and beautiful too. My daughter in law's sister has moved there for a year and loves it. I don't think she will ever move back to the US.

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  19. MaritesTuesday, 12 January 2010 at 17:36:00 GMT+11

    it's nice to know that these are still in good use.

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  20. IndayTuesday, 12 January 2010 at 23:47:00 GMT+11

    I like the architecture of the flat on the left than the one on the right. Better looking than those I've seen in some eastern suburban flats. You're quite a city traveller Jim to be able to take all these magnificent pictures you shared with us. :)

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  21. lazyclickWednesday, 13 January 2010 at 03:42:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful buildings

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  22. NatureFootstepWednesday, 13 January 2010 at 10:08:00 GMT+11

    intreesting deesign of the houses,

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  23. LinneaWednesday, 13 January 2010 at 17:07:00 GMT+11

    Those are pretty cool looking buildings. I wonder what they look like inside. You never fail to impress me with the varied sights of Sydney and its suburbs. I love the name "Chippendale!"

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  24. Mona SwedenThursday, 14 January 2010 at 12:53:00 GMT+11

    The building with the domes looks amazing and the rain really made the garden thrive.

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