Saturday, August 10, 2013

Scotts Building, Cape Town

Scotts Building, Cape Town

This office building, constructed in 1933, was designed by architect, W H Grant.

Scotts Building, Cape Town

It's on the corner of Darling and Plein Streets in Cape Town.

Scotts Building, Cape Town

The upper floors have exquisite decoration which continues down the façade above the entrance.

Scotts Building, Cape Town
Scotts Building, Cape Town

Reference:
Art Deco Architecture - Cape Town Map, Cape Art Deco Society, 2003

Posted by David Thompson
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2 comments:

  1. HelsAugust 11, 2013 at 2:50 AM

    The second, third and fourth photos show just how densely the exterior was decorated and how much effort went into making the building stand out in inter-war Cape Town.

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    1. David ThompsonAugust 11, 2013 at 8:59 PM

      The decoration even looks great in these subdued colours.

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