John Oram's photos with the keyword: Art Deco

The Connaught Theatre in Union Place, Worthing is a Streamline Moderne (Art Deco) building dating originally from 1914 and extended in 1935. TZ70_2_P1000963CE

Part of the very beautiful art deco Aviator Hotel at Sywell. 200_2_P1090527

The Art Deco Tom Parker Fountain (1936) on Napier's Marine Parade is another symbol of the determination and strength with which the city emerged from the earthquake of 1931. 200_2_P1030743

The Art Deco Tom Parker Fountain (1936) on Napier's Marine Parade is another symbol of the determination and strength with which the city emerged from the earthquake of 1931. 200_2_P1030744

As highlighted in my earlier commentary, Napier, on New Zealand's North Island is the home of some delightful architecture. As one stands and mentally sweeps away the trappings of the modern era, the Art Deco highlights of the town transport one back to a different era. None is more powerfully elegant than the Masonic Hotel. It was built in its present form in 1932 as a defiant Napier resurrected itself from the rubble of the previous year's earthquake. The earlier building had been consumed in one of the many fires which raged in the aftermath of that catastrophe. 200_2_P1030740

As highlighted in my earlier commentary, Napier, on New Zealand's North Island is the home of some delightful architecture. As one stands and mentally sweeps away the trappings of the modern era, the Art Deco highlights of the town transport one back to a different era. None is more powerfully elegant than the Masonic Hotel. It was built in its present form in 1932 as a defiant Napier resurrected itself from the rubble of the previous year's earthquake. The earlier building had been consumed in one of the many fires which raged in the aftermath of that catastrophe. 200_2_P1030736M

As highlighted in my earlier commentary, Napier, on New Zealand's North Island is the home of some delightful architecture. As one stands and mentally sweeps away the trappings of the modern era, the Art Deco highlights of the town transport one back to a different era. None is more powerfully elegant than the Masonic Hotel. It was built in its present form in 1932 as a defiant Napier resurrected itself from the rubble of the previous year's earthquake. The earlier building had been consumed in one of the many fires which raged in the aftermath of that catastrophe. 200_2_P1030736

Given the scale of destruction in the 1931 earthquake, it is all the more pleasing to find examples of Napier's surviving and restored art deco architecture. Although now rather diminished by the partially abandoned Mid City Plaza, the building bearing the inscription 'The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Co-operative Association' still brings pleasure to the eye and heart in 2015. 200_2_P1030695

Standing at Gillette Corner at the junction of the A4 Great West Road and Syon Lane in Brentford is the fabulous 1937 Sir Banister Fletcher designed Gillette Building which was vacated by the eponymous company only in 2006. I can not tell you what joy this Grade II listed Art Deco building brings to my heart. I hope that proposed development does not destroy any of its character. 200_2_P1020206C

The 1939 art deco Pier Bandstand, Weymouth accommodates an amusement arcade, a Chinese restaurant and a gift shop. The building was renovated and extended in the run-up to the 2012 Olympics when Weymouth hosted the sailing events. 200_P1050524

The 1939 art deco Pier Bandstand, Weymouth accommodates an amusement arcade, a Chinese restaurant and a gift shop. The building was renovated and extended in the run-up to the 2012 Olympics when Weymouth hosted the sailing events. 200_P1050559

The Art Deco Eastern Columbia Building is considered (with some justification) to be amongst Los Angeles' most beautiful. Built in 1930, in only 9 months, it was the HQ for two clothing stores. It is now a condominium building developed initially in 2006. P1190384

The art deco clubhouse of the London Gliding Club, Dunstable Downs. A restaurant with views is on the first floor whilst the space below is used to house gliders. P1180698