Art-deco
I don't know much about art, architecture or construction, but I have deduced over recent times that my preferred architectural style falls under the label of "Art-Deco". The irony of this is that growing up in North-West London in the 1970s ands 80s, there was still a great deal of art-deco around. Many London Underground stations fall into the category, as do icons such as the Hoover building on the Western Avenue or the Ace Cinema in Rayners Lane. At the time, I cared nothing for the style and like most things in London then, the buildings seemed dilapidated, dirty and like relics.
My tastes have changed significantly over the years, so as well as art-deco, I know love the Saab 900 turbo and the old boxy Volvos. I really didn't like all of the above when I was a kid.
As I consider how to "finish" my downstairs living room and music area, I find my mind drifting towards art-deco as a unifying style. As I browse Gumtree for radiograms and similar furnishings, I realise that much of my Grandparents' furniture back in the day could have been described as art deco, from their cocktail cabinet, to their radiogram and the clock that chimed out the hour and half hour and which I still have on my shelf downstairs. I think I have found the style the room requires.
The start of the New Year sees me on call for surge activity, which means I have to be local to the hospital but not at work, unless required. As I live so far away, I base myself in the office and get some administrative things done. I did take the time for a stroll along St Kilda Road and was delighted to chance upon two art-deco apartment blocks that I had not previously noticed. I had left the Fujifilm at home, my usual "walking around" camera, so took some iPhone images.
Happy new year everyone.
Art-deco
I don't know much about art, architecture or construction, but I have deduced over recent times that my preferred architectural style falls under the label of "Art-Deco". The irony of this is that growing up in North-West London in the 1970s ands 80s, there was still a great deal of art-deco around. Many London Underground stations fall into the category, as do icons such as the Hoover building on the Western Avenue or the Ace Cinema in Rayners Lane. At the time, I cared nothing for the style and like most things in London then, the buildings seemed dilapidated, dirty and like relics.
My tastes have changed significantly over the years, so as well as art-deco, I know love the Saab 900 turbo and the old boxy Volvos. I really didn't like all of the above when I was a kid.
As I consider how to "finish" my downstairs living room and music area, I find my mind drifting towards art-deco as a unifying style. As I browse Gumtree for radiograms and similar furnishings, I realise that much of my Grandparents' furniture back in the day could have been described as art deco, from their cocktail cabinet, to their radiogram and the clock that chimed out the hour and half hour and which I still have on my shelf downstairs. I think I have found the style the room requires.
The start of the New Year sees me on call for surge activity, which means I have to be local to the hospital but not at work, unless required. As I live so far away, I base myself in the office and get some administrative things done. I did take the time for a stroll along St Kilda Road and was delighted to chance upon two art-deco apartment blocks that I had not previously noticed. I had left the Fujifilm at home, my usual "walking around" camera, so took some iPhone images.
Happy new year everyone.