Art Deco City Walk Leaflet

Heritage Perth and the City of Perth have teamed up with the Art Deco Society of Western Australia to produce a reprint of the Society’s very popular walk leaflet which guides walkers around the fabulous Art Deco buildings in Perth city centre.

‘Art Deco’ is an architectural style that became popular between the two World Wars (1920-1940). Art Deco is characterised by clean, geometric and elegant lines that are in stark contrast to the excessively decorative styles that were in vogue prior to this period. The style’s introduction coincided with a period of great technological innovation which introduced a whole range of new materials and manufacturing techniques that allowed the mass-production of many household goods and, as such, reflects the essence of popular twentieth century design.

Perth is well endowed with examples of architecture in the art deco style that was so popular during the 1920s and 30s. Buildings such as the Gledden Building, on the corner of Hay and William Streets and the Piccadilly Cinema are excellent examples of this lavish style which was also used in the design of consumer products such as furniture, china, cars and jewelry.

To download a copy of the Art Deco Walk leaflet, click here.

Interior of the Art Deco Piccadilly Cinema, Hay Street