Art Deco: A Splendid Reflection of Modernism Art Deco, a design movement that lasted from the late 1920s to the mid-1930s, left a significant impact on the fields of art, architecture, interior design, and fashion. This movement produced stunning works of art that reflected the modernity and progressiveness of its ...
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Art Deco architecture emerged in the early 20th century, particularly flourishing in the 1920s and 1930s. It’s characterized by its sleek, geometric shapes, streamlined forms, and lavish ornamentation. Art Deco houses typically feature the following characteristics: 1. **Geometric Shapes**: Art Deco homes often incorporate geometric shapes such as squares, rectangles, ...
Read More »SKINNER HOUSE, 1935-1937
1530 Easterly Terrace, Los Angeles, CA, USA Architect: William Kesling LA Historic-Cultural Monument No.896 (Photos source: angelenoliving com; beyondshelter com; carolchin com) Credit to the original authors
Read More »Chrysler Building New York
The Chrysler Building is an Art Deco skyscraper on the East Side of Manhattan in New York City, at the intersection of 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. At 1,046 ft (319 m), it is the tallest brick building in the world with a steel framework, and it was the world’s tallest building for 11 months after its completion in 1930. As of 2019, the Chrysler is ...
Read More »Grand Designs: The Art Deco House in Godalming, Surrey
Featured on Grand Designs Grand Designs: The Art Deco House in Godalming, Surrey It was on the Grand Designs show way back in 2017, but you might still recall The Art Deco House in Godalming, Surreywhich is now the market. Grand Designs: The Art Deco House in Godalming, Surrey I ...
Read More »111 Percy Street, Devonport, Tas 7310
Stunning Art Deco Family Home in a Prime Location! Nestled in the heart of Devonport, 111 Percy Street is a rare gem that stands as a testament to the enduring allure of Streamline Moderne Style. “Imina,” a masterpiece crafted in 1950 by the esteemed architects Freak & Cole, seamlessly captures ...
Read More »Jaroslav Hasek House (1930-31) in Jablonec nad Nisou
The villa was built for the successful Jablonec costume jewellery exporter Jaroslav Hásek and his family. The inspiration for it came from the Wohnung und Werkraum (WUWA) exhibition in Bratislava where he was intrigued by the design of a family home by the architect Heinrich Lauterbach. Lauterbach designed two family ...
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