Sunday, November 30, 2008

Banana Republic, Miami South Beach

Banana Republic, MiamiThe former Chase Federal Savings Loan Association building in Miami South Beach has been turned into a Banana Republic clothing store.

It is a great example of the reuse of an existing building when it is not longer required for its original purpose.

The original relief work on the front of the building above the entrance remains. It depicts 'FC' inside a disc bearing the words "Chase Federal Savings Loan Association" with two stylised eagles, one on either side.

Banana Republic, MiamiThe updated signage for Banana Republic is above the carvings and therefore does not interfere with it.

Inside, some of the old desks are not used as counters and the large safe has been converted to a changing room. It is great to see the masive round door still in situ.

The front door is also well done. A mass of metal and glass, it still conveys an impression of a bank but allows a modern clothes retailler to show off their designs and entice customers into the store.

Banana Republic, Miami

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  2. Thanks Virginia Janet. Pop down to Miami and let me knoiw what it is like to try something on in the old bank safe :-)
    David

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