Hello: A very good example of globalisation which pays little, if any, attention to anything beyond the promoting of a brand. We are left wondering what the ground floor would have originally looked like.
There are lots of non-global, small even family run retail outlets that pay little regard to the original design of their buildings in the name of modernising their retail space. It is very common, at least here in Australia, to see the ground floor completly modified with the removal of all original features because it no longer fits how they need to run their business.
MELBOURNE ART DECO
In 2009 Robin Grow published a book on Melbourne Art Deco, with images largely supplied by David Thompson. The book quickly sold out and he is pleased to say that it has now been re-published by Brolga Press, with updates, errors corrected and a new cover.
Best of all, it is selling for about $25 in the shops and on-line. Art Deco & Modernism Society members can purchase a copy from me for $22, (includes postage within Australia). For overseas orders please email for postage rates. Contact me at robingrow@ozemail.com.au if you are interested, and advise if you would like the book to be dedicated and/or signed.
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There are lots of non-global, small even family run retail outlets that pay little regard to the original design of their buildings in the name of modernising their retail space. It is very common, at least here in Australia, to see the ground floor completly modified with the removal of all original features because it no longer fits how they need to run their business.
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