3: Corder and Sydenham Houses
Continue down Fawcett Street until you see two red terracotta buildings on your right. These are Corder and Sydenham Houses.
Designed by the architect Frank Caws and completed in 1891, the twin terracotta houses are some of the finest examples of mixing different architectural styles.
Corder House
Corder House, on the left, incorporates elements from Islamic or 'Moorish' architecture. Many of the building's features are decorative, rather than to provide structural support. Corder House is named after Alexander Corder, who owned the building and ran his drapery business from there.
Sydenham House
Sydenham House, on the right, merges classical detail, such as the stone garlands, with Gothic design.
Notice the top window. It's a fine example of tracery, a decorative detail traditionally found in Gothic cathedrals. Here it's the intricate stonework pattern that has been incorporated into the windows design.
