How many times do we travel throughout Durban and take everything in ,at face value.
Take for example, the various buildings in our city. What of the historical value?
Here are a few examples of different architectural designs.
- Art Deco – popularised in the US in the 1930’s , applied to Durban as residential blocks between 1930-1940. Bold colours, geometrical shapes, with ornamentals and local motifs
- Photo 1- Esplanade 2. Beach front 3. Point area 4. Central Durban(Cenotaph- 1921)
2. Edwardian – generally less ornate Neo Baroque style, early 1900’s.
3. Victorian – relates to Queen Victoria(1837-1901)- commonly known to locals with Broekie lace ornamental wrought iron work.
3. Tudor style– most famous is the PLAYHOUSE.
