I really like the amazing series of cantilevered canopies on this Firestone Service Station in Miami. Funtionally, only one is required I think all four look sensational.
Lovely canopies! It always strikes me that in the USA, in particular, Art Deco grabbed hold most strongly in 1. cinemas (no surprise here), 2. petrol stations and 3. inter-city bus terminals.
I suppose the appeal of Deco to buses and cars was its association with speed, machinery and modernity.
For sure Helen. All forms of transport were moving faster and becoming streamlined (planes, trains, ships & cars) so everything else that could not move adopted streamlining and speedlines to appear to get that association.
I really like the amazing series of cantilevered canopies on this Firestone Service Station in Miami. Funtionally, only one is required I think all four look sensational.
wonderful design! Love the overhang at the main entrance! Great design detail.
ReplyDeleteGlad you like it Thomas.
ReplyDeleteLovely canopies! It always strikes me that in the USA, in particular, Art Deco grabbed hold most strongly in
ReplyDelete1. cinemas (no surprise here),
2. petrol stations and
3. inter-city bus terminals.
I suppose the appeal of Deco to buses and cars was its association with speed, machinery and modernity.
For sure Helen. All forms of transport were moving faster and becoming streamlined (planes, trains, ships & cars) so everything else that could not move adopted streamlining and speedlines to appear to get that association.
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