Push to preserve 50 Melbourne mid-century modern buildings proves divisive
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Ilana Moses loves the understated luxury of mid-century modern architecture and design.
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Ilana Moses loves many things about her North Caulfield home in Melbourne s south-east, especially its history.
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A council in Melbourne s south-east wants to preserve mid-century architecture
It s drawn up a list of 50 buildings it thinks are worthy of heritage protection
But some are worried it will reduce property values by preventing redevelopment Mid-century modern has always been something that really resonated with us, she said. The authenticity, the special features, the understated luxury that period really speaks to is something we always gravitated towards.