Art Deco (1920s-1930s)
The Art Deco style gained popularity during the 1920s for commercial architecture. This unique style abandons the traditional Colonial Revival details popular during the early 20th century and embraces modern aesthetics. The Art Deco is typically characterized by its exaggerated geometric patterns, which can take on a number of shapes.
This Art Deco façade suggests traditional flat pilasters with a modern spin. Notice the heavy brown outlining on the pilasters and between the windows and the flat, rectangular capitals crowning the pilasters. Also notable in the image is the sans serif writing. This writing style, which uses simple letters without any extra flourishes, was very popular with the Art Deco style.
Art Deco: Image courtesy of Elizabeth André
The simplified pilasters also appear on the structure below, as well as patterns of squares on the façade. What is particularly notable, though, is the stepped pyramid form atop the building. These stepped forms and patterns were quite popular with the Art Deco style.
Art Deco: Image courtesy of Elizabeth André
Again, note the geometric patterns and the simplified pilasters. Also note the zigzagging brick pattern beneath the upper set of windows. Zigzag designs are very characteristic of the Art Deco style.
Art Deco: Image courtesy of Elizabeth André
Art Deco Detail: Image courtesy of Elizabeth André
Both the façade and the marquee on the building below boast Art Deco detail. Fine geometric details pattern the white stone surfaces.
Art Deco: Image courtesy of Elizabeth André
