His choice of a segmental plan form was intended to produce a 'cosy feeling' but its real interest lies in the use of a continuous glazed gallery (or conservatory) providing enclosed access to each of the ten rooms. This provided solar heat to the rest of the house which was of concrete. Probably only the second house in Wellington to be built in this relatively new material it is an early example exploiting its plastic quality. Familiarly known as the 'Banana House' 4 Goldies Brae enjoys a certain public esteem and is certainly unique in the country.
List Entry Information
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 1
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
216
Date Entered
18th March 1982
Date of Effect
18th March 1982
City/District Council
Wellington City
Region
Wellington Region
Legal description
Lot 1 DP 5794
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 1
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
216
Date Entered
18th March 1982
Date of Effect
18th March 1982
City/District Council
Wellington City
Region
Wellington Region
Legal description
Lot 1 DP 5794
Construction Details
Start Year
1876
Type
Original Construction
Construction Details
Start Year
1876
Type
Original Construction
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
Information Sources
archaeological assessment
Dodd, A. 2014. 4 Goldies Brae, Wadestown, Archaeological Assessment of Proposed Strengthening Works. Unpublished report prepared for Alan and Brigie Pollack.
Other Information
This place was identified as significant under previous legislation with different information requirements. It remains significant under the current legislation. There is opportunity under our legislation and policies to add to this information. Further information about this place may be available from the Central Regional Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions. This historic place was registered under the Historic Places Act 1980. The following text is the original citation considered by the NZHPT Board at the time of registration. Information in square brackets indicate modifications made after the paper was considered by the NZHPT Board.
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
Information Sources
archaeological assessment
Dodd, A. 2014. 4 Goldies Brae, Wadestown, Archaeological Assessment of Proposed Strengthening Works. Unpublished report prepared for Alan and Brigie Pollack.
Other Information
This place was identified as significant under previous legislation with different information requirements. It remains significant under the current legislation. There is opportunity under our legislation and policies to add to this information. Further information about this place may be available from the Central Regional Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions. This historic place was registered under the Historic Places Act 1980. The following text is the original citation considered by the NZHPT Board at the time of registration. Information in square brackets indicate modifications made after the paper was considered by the NZHPT Board.
Current Usages
Uses: Accommodation
Specific Usage: House
Former Usages
General Usage: Accommodation
Specific Usage: House
Current Usages
Uses: Accommodation
Specific Usage: House
Former Usages
General Usage: Accommodation
Specific Usage: House
Location
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