This office building, constructed in 1933, was designed by architect, W H Grant.It's on the corner of Darling and Plein Streets in Cape Town.The upper floors have exquisite decoration which continues down the façade above the entrance.Reference:
Art Deco Architecture - Cape Town Map, Cape Art Deco Society, 2003
Glastonbury
19 hours ago
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.
ReplyDeleteThe decoration even looks great in these subdued colours.
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