In the late 19th century the grand villas of the 1880 period in Brisbane were built. A number of them exist today now consumed by suburban growth. The question to be asked will the grand mansions of the late 20th century and early 21st century still be standing in 100 years?
There is a great parallel to be drawn between the two styles of homes even though they are 100 years apart in design and materials used. They first grand villas were statements of style, wealth and position within social class and also the position of the land they stood on. Today's grand mansions or villas reflect the same criteria but in most cases the difference is the land upon which they are built. The availability of land space has created challenges for architects to design homes of magnificent proportions but using the techniques of modern building. The home shown below is a very good example of the modern grand villa.
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