Acclaimed architect Iwan Iwanoff’s brutalist home listed for sale

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An iconic slice of Perth architectural history is seeking a new custodian, with the brutalist style home of the late renowned Bulgarian-born architect Iwan Iwanoff listed for sale.Built in 1966, Iwanoff House at 16 Lifford Road, Floreat was not only Iwanoff’s family residence but was also home to his architectural practice, The Studio of Iwanoff.Iwanoff House, where legendary architect Iwan Iwanoff lived and worked, has been listed for sale. Picture: realestate.com.au/buyIwanoff, who died in 1986, became renowned for his distinct brutalist style, including a creative use of concrete blockwork, timber, and other distinct characteristics, including futuristic-style letterboxes.His designs have something of a cult following in Perth with several of his architectural gems from the late 1950s, ’60s and ’70s found in the suburbs of Karrinyup, Mt Lawley, Dianella and City Beach.Iwanoff's homes were known for his striking use of concrete blockwork. Picture: realestate.com.au/buySales agent Danielle Geagea of Zsa Zsa Property said Iwanoff homes were fundamentally timeless with a modern aesthetic which continued to resonate with buyers today.“It's a privileged position to be asked to handle ...

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