Friday, January 8, 2010

Gledden Building, Perth

Gledden Building, Perth

The Gledden Building, on the corner of Hay & William Sts in Perth, was named in honour of Robert Gledden, mining surveyor and benefactor to the University of Western Australia, who continue to own the building.

It was designed by architect Harold Boas and constructed in 1937-38, ten years after Gledden's death.

Gledden Building, Perth

The foyer includes a mailbox that, while plain by American standards, is relatively rare in Australia.

Gledden Building, Perth

Elsewhere the foyer is decorated with indigenous flora and fauna.

Gledden Building, Perth

Posted by David Thompson
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6 comments:

  1. Thomas RyanJanuary 9, 2010 at 10:09 AM

    wow, that's a stunning find! I really like the detailing in this building. Reminds me of the T&G Buildings around Australia.

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  2. David ThompsonJanuary 9, 2010 at 11:20 AM

    You are right Thomas. The tower does give it that T&G feeling.

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  3. Lesley TurnerJanuary 9, 2010 at 12:47 PM

    thanks for the comment on my blog. Wish I had found your blog before I had to write my essay on Art Deco.

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  4. David ThompsonJanuary 9, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    You are welcome Lesley.

    I've always found with comedy and assignments ... timing is everything.

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  5. HelsJanuary 11, 2010 at 10:58 AM

    Is it true that The Gledden Building is Perth's only surviving inter-war art deco office building? Thankfully it is heritage-listed.

    My favourite Boas design is actually the Edith Cowan Memorial Clock - I love the deco design and I love the beautiful garden surroundings. But mainly because Edith Cowan was such an early worker for the women's movement :)

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  6. David ThompsonJanuary 11, 2010 at 9:32 PM

    Hels, it is a very bold statement for them to say that the Gledden Building 'is the sole example of a Inter-War Art Deco high rise office
    building in Perth' in the Heritage Assessment. To me, Devon House next door in Hay Street is a high rise Art Deco office building from 1938.

    http://artdecobuildings.blogspot.com/2010/01/devon-house-perth.html

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