It’s a bit of an architectural anomaly – looks like something lifted from a Mediterranean village. The Art Deco building Victoria Mansions is to be found on the Esplanade, Durban, opposite the Yacht Mole entrance. Durban, South Africa has a notable number of buildings built in the Art Deco style popularised in the US in the 1930s. A A Ritchie McKinley 1931. Your photos were beautiful! The Durban War Memorial is a memorial to the fallen in both world wars, the body of the fallen soldier lies at the base of the Cenotaph. Yes I agree. Audio reading. What you may not know, is that hidden between the high rise buildings and residences are some of the most incredible Art Deco buildings dating back to the 1930’s. Beautiful big apartments. Durban has a number of Art Deco treasures in the City and on the Berea. The dark paint colour with gold trim is elegant but also functional in that it masks the dirt associated with city life. I feel the features of this building could be enhanced even further with colour. I think it also qualifies as Art Deco. This former residence of Merchant Navey Cadets. We have many Art Deco buildings, too, built by the Oil Boom, early in the 20th century. Encourage owners of Art Deco style buildings to be aware of their Art Deco heritage, offer advice on restoration, repainting, and organise lectures & tours The cenotaph in the central square outside the City Hall is another striking Art Deco construction. Decorative elements like fauna, flora, fish and birds as well as some mythical creatures finish off the look. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. One of the finest of this city's exceptional body of Art Deco buildings, it is beautifully maintained. The name Art Deco came from the Paris Exhibition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Moderernes held in Paris in 1925. If you fancy a peep there is even a website that offers a virtual tour of these beauties. Both are passionate about Durban’s Art Deco buildings and through the Durban Art Deco Society they are determined to promote, celebrate and save all that is Art Deco in Durban. The building also includes intricate design detail on the curved walls. Beautiful Sustainable Interiors in Colour, Copyright © 2021 Anne Roselt Design — Uptown Style WordPress theme by. Durban, South Africa has a notable number of buildings built in the Art Deco style popularised in the US in the 1930s. The Art Deco buildings, as noted by the Durban Art Deco Society, share in equal parts British, American, and South African influences. Jul 23, 2016 - Art Deco and Durban have come a bit recently, so i thought i should trawl the net and see what i can find of Art Deco buildings in Durban. Driving around Durban looking at the Art Deco buildings I was amazed how many there are, sadly far too many are in bad need of maintenance. Some notable examples of the Art Deco style in Durban:[3]. LANDMARKS AND OBSCURITIES The expression of Art Deco buildings in Durban differs from area to area. Berea Court. Sadly many of these buildings have been neglected but thanks to the efforts of The Durban Art Deco Society more awareness of these heritage buildings is being created by organising lectures and tours, instilling hope for these incredible buildings. There are a few homes in Clairwood, south of Durban, which have the Art Deco influence. This is a multi-storey 41-apartment building with excellent detailing, designed for the Langton family by Alfred Arthur Ritchie McKinlay around 1930 and located at 399 Berea Road. A great example of how colour can enhance a building, showcasing the detail and adding value. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! I don’t think I have the Berea Road shops in that gallery. This building on the bay has long pilasters which lead upwards to flying birds at the top. Thank you for this. It is situated next to Howard College Building, which was pre-dates MTB and was funded as a memorial to Midshipman Howard Davis. Does anyone know what’s happening with the upgrade? 590 likes. On Sunday, 2 April, 2017, Durban Art Deco Society conducted a guided walk around Durban's historic old harbour area. Dec 4, 2017 - Art Deco and Durban have come a bit recently, so i thought i should trawl the net and see what i can find of Art Deco buildings in Durban. The walls have recently been painted to look like the original cement. Nice to see your images. The Memorial Tower Building at the University of KwaZulu Natal was built after 1945 to celebrate the lives of young men and women who went to war against Fascism. (special to me as I have been on the Union Castle as a child.). The beauty of Art Deco buildings from around the world illustrated using my own photos. So “Windsor Castle”, “Stirling Castle”, “Pendennis Castle” etc. Cape Town firm Eagle, Pilkington and McQueen won and the sculpture was unveiled in 1926. The Durban Art Deco Society celebrates the buildings of this iconic style and offers events like the South Beach Art Deco Walk 2018 and the Durban Point Walk 2017. Jun 12, 2020 - Art Deco and Durban have come a bit recently, so i thought i should trawl the net and see what i can find of Art Deco buildings in Durban. [3] Some buildings, such as Quadrant House on the Victoria Embankment, emphasise the city's maritime background. Thank you Rebecca, it is so lovely to hear from someone in Tulsa and learn about the Art Deco Buildings there. Also The Gables on the Esplanade. Enter your email address to receive notifications of new blog posts by email. This area was a big mangrove swamp home to pelicans and flamingos. A characteristic is the round or square pilasters attached to … Valspar #2021Colours #2021ColourPalette, Michele Throssell’s journey to becoming one of SA’s top Interior Designers →, Durban's Grand Old Dames (Part Two) - Durban Local History Museums. Enterprise Building – 47 Samora Machel Street. The Victoria Embankment was built between 1896 and 1901 at the cost of GBP83,000. Incidentally, many years ago my parents met the wife of the architect of MTB who told them that the original plan had been to have a matching MTB on the other side of the Howard College Building. A characteristic is the round or square pilasters attached to the building which go the whole height of the building. State Philharmonic Hall, Kaunas (Edmundas Alfonsas Frykas, 1929), neoclassical style building with bright Art Deco architectural elements Vytautas the Great War Museum and M. K. Čiurlionis National Art Museum palace, Kaunas ( Vladimir Dubenecki , 1936) Laughton & Barboure – William B Barboure 1937 They’re looking better than ever. Durban-style Art Deco buildings share the characteristic bold colours, geometric shapes and glamourous ornamentals of the global style, while incorporating local narratives and motifs. I used to work in Quadrant house. Durban South Africa Streamline Moderne Tower Building Art Deco Buildings Africa Art Art Deco Home Found Art Amazing Buildings Art Deco … The Palladium is a contemporary of the Colosseum in Johannesburg, which is surely one of the nicest examples of Art Deco in South Africa. In fact, Durban has been named the Art Deco Capital of South Africa. I recently read that Springs is a close contender for the title of Most/Best Art Deco buildings in SA. Recognisable by repetitive geometric patterns, stylised organic and animal motifs, sunbursts and sensuous colours. your own Pins on Pinterest Other buildings, such as Ebrahim Court and the Essop Moosa Building, are built in a style reflecting the interests of Durban's Muslim traders in the 1930s. Saved by South African Tourism. Springs has very good Art Deco examples – and Cape Town city centre. I remember Manhattan Court with fond memories. I was told it wasn’t Art Deco. 8. The blue and gold art deco sculpture features a fallen warrior being transported to heaven in the arms of two angels. Durban has many significant art deco buildings; as a developing and emerging city in the early 1900s, the city’s architects embraced this design. The beauty and detail is awe-inspiring. Located at 323 Currie Road, it was designed by W E Langton & W B Barboure, and completed in 1937. 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