Art Deco flats - Townsville Strand

This example of Art Deco flats is located in the city of Townsville, along the beach waterfront area known locally as 'The Strand'  There are several examples of Modernist 20th Century design along The Strand, and this one is a real beauty, symmetrically designed through the use of a central staircase and balconies to let all breeze flow in a climate that is rather harsh in the summer months!


 

Ravenshoe Town Hall - Bold Art Deco Lines

How many Art Deco town halls must have been built around Australia?  Throughout my documentation of Art Deco and Modernism throughout Australia, the town hall has to be one of the Modernist buildings that come up again and again. They evoke a sense of community and civic pride and just look at the use of vertical banding - so very Art Deco! This town hall is in the township of Ravenshoe in tropical Far North Queensland.

Breeze Block + Concrete = Wonderful Modernist Cairns design

Check this fascinating use of breeze block and concrete out that I spotted in Cairns, Far North Queensland.  Breeze block is used so much in Far North Queensland, ideal for keeping the sun out and the cool breeze flowing into the interior spaces.  Check out the top detailing of the concrete - inspirational Modernist architecture!