ES&A Bank

ES&A Bank

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The ES&A Bank buildings are renowned for their unusual gothic style of construction, featuring tall pitched roofs, mitred fascias with intricate patterned bricks and tiling. Most were constructed between 1880 and 1926. After the ANZ Banking Group assumed control over the ES&A in the 1980s, many of its branch locations were decommissioned and sold off. The former ES&A Bank at the corner of Mt Alexander Rd and Bank St Ascot Vale is one such building. Andrew Fedorowicz was commissioned to restore the banking chambers to their former glory by the new owner who utilised the building for his business consultancy. As can be seen, the exterior was maintained in its original style and design. Internally, the look and feel authentically regards the original state of grandeur of the former bank’s glory days. Decorative Dado stencils, extensive plaster mouldings, rosettes, chandeliers and rich timber tones complete this masterful restoration. High ceilings, natural lighting and period furniture create a truly sumptuous interior – all completed with elements of the bank’s original colour schemes. Photography: Andrew Fedorowicz

The ES&A Bank buildings are renowned for their unusual gothic style of construction, featuring tall pitched roofs, mitred fascias with intricate patterned bricks and tiling. Read more

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Balance Architecture + Interior Design

Restoration of the historic ES&A Bank in Ascot Vale, showcasing its original gothic architecture and grandeur through meticulous interior design and preservation of decorative elements.

The former ES&A Bank at the corner of Mt Alexander Rd and Bank St Ascot Vale is one such building. Andrew Fedorowicz was commissioned to restore the banking chambers to their former glory by the new owner who utilised the building for his business consultancy.

As can be seen, the exterior was maintained in its original style and design. Internally, the look and feel authentically regards the original state of grandeur of the former bank’s glory days.

Decorative Dado stencils, extensive plaster mouldings, rosettes, chandeliers and rich timber tones complete this masterful restoration. High ceilings, natural lighting and period furniture create a truly sumptuous interior – all completed with elements of the bank’s original colour schemes.

Photography: Andrew Fedorowicz

1781h 25m

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“We have engaged the services of Andrew and Amanda (Balance Architecture) on no less than three occasions. Our initial commissioning of Andrew some twenty years ago stemmed from his respectful appreciation of the heritage / era of our home’s style. On each occasion Andrew and/or Amanda have supported our goals through practical design solutions that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and most importantly bring joy to our family life. As busy career people we are often time poor and their attention to detail, knowledge and ability to communicate broadly brings with it the reassurance that the project will be successfully completed to a high standard with good compliance to budget. We impeccably trust the work of Amanda and Andrew and have been extremely happy with the results, but also the journey from engagement to finalisation. Furthermore we have and will continue to recommend them to our dear friends.”

Mark & Ronda MaunderTravancore, Victoria