The ASB Bank Building |
This one is so good, it gets its own page. One of the unique things about Art Deco as implemented in NZ is the inclusion of Maori themes in its ornamentation. The ASB bank building is a prime example of this. The cast panels at the top of the columns and the doorway, and much of the interior work includes these design elements. |
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The ceiling's ornamentation is bordered with a kowhaiwhai pattern, similar to the patterns found inside Whare Whakairo (Maori Meeting Houses). |
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