List of Art Deco buildings in Tasmania
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Art Deco: a loose term, only in use in regard to architecture since the 1980s. Some people use it for all non-traditional interwar architecture, but this is not terribly helpful and is not recommended. It may include all three categories listed below:- Interwar Free Classicism [Deco Free Classicism]: using classical motifs largely as decoration, in a very stylised or abstracted manner, with little reference to the norms of the classical language Jazz Moderne [Zig-Zag Moderne]: No particular classical references. Angular lines and vertical emphasis. Somewhat related to ‘Skyscraper Gothic’. Streamlined Moderne: No particular classical references. Curved lines and horizontal emphasis. Related to the ‘streamlining’ of contemporary forms of transport.
This page is a list of major historically significant Art Deco and Moderne buildings in Tasmania.
[edit] Office and commercial buildings
- Commonwealth Bank Building, Elizabeth Street, Hobart
- Hobart Mercury Building, Hobart
- Hydro-Electric Commission Building, Davey Street, Hobart
- Prudential Insurance Building, Elizabeth Street, Hobart
- T&G Insurance Building, Hobart
- Holyman House, corner of Brisbane and George Street, Launceston
- Old Launceston General Hospital
- Park Hotel, Invermay Road, Launceston
- Former Tasmania Savings Bank, Invermay Road, Launceston
- Holmes Building, Launceston
- Deacons Corner, Invermay Road, Launceston
- Legacy House, Launceston
[edit] Institutional buildings
- Royal Hobart Hospital, Hobart