An Art Deco residential apartment building of striking design and prominent urban presence, Coronet Flats stands as one of Brisbane’s most recognisable private buildings from the interwar era.
At a glance
Coronet Flats (also known as Coronet Court) occupies a corner site on Brunswick Street and Elystan Road in New Farm. Its distinctive Art Deco style, unusual architectural form, and commanding position have made it an enduring landmark of 1930s Brisbane.
History
Built during the 1930s, Coronet Flats emerged as a notable addition to Brisbane’s residential architecture in the interwar period. The building’s design reflects the aesthetic ambitions of the era’s developers and architects, seeking to create residential apartments that would impress through both scale and stylistic boldness.
What you see
The building’s Art Deco styling is expressed through its unusual form and prominent corner siting. These qualities work together to create visual impact on the streetscape. The apartment configuration served the modernising urban lifestyle of its period.
Cultural significance
Coronet Flats represents a significant phase in Brisbane’s architectural development. As one of the most beautiful and recognisable private buildings of the 1930s in the city, it demonstrates the cultural aspirations embedded in residential design during the interwar decades.
Key facts
- Location: Brunswick Street and Elystan Road, New Farm, Queensland, Australia
- Built: 1930s
- Coordinates: −27.4704°S, 153.05011°E
- Style: Art Deco
- Type: Residential apartment building
Practical information & getting there
Coronet Flats is located in New Farm, a suburb of Brisbane. The building is a private residence and viewable from the street at the corner of Brunswick Street and Elystan Road.
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