I don't suppose the Don Boutique Hotel in Montevideo was built on a huge scale, but the facade is very eye-catching and appears to dominate the landscape. Does it remind you of a battle ship? or perhaps planes' wings?
A ship for sure Helen. It is in the Cuidad Vieja (Old City) so a lot of the surrounding buildings are this height or lower. Also it is behind the Mercado del Puerto (Port Market) so the nautical theme is very appropriate.
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.
I don't suppose the Don Boutique Hotel in Montevideo was built on a huge scale, but the facade is very eye-catching and appears to dominate the landscape. Does it remind you of a battle ship? or perhaps planes' wings?
ReplyDeleteA ship for sure Helen. It is in the Cuidad Vieja (Old City) so a lot of the surrounding buildings are this height or lower. Also it is behind the Mercado del Puerto (Port Market) so the nautical theme is very appropriate.
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