Art Deco buildings
Geometric 1920s structures
Art Deco buildings are structures designed in the decorative style that flourished from the 1920s through the 1940s, characterized by bold geometric forms, stylized ornamentation, and lavish materials like chrome, glass, and terrazzo.
The style favored symmetry, stepped facades, and motifs drawn from ancient Egypt, Aztec temples, and machine-age imagery.
New York's Chrysler Building and Miami Beach's hotel district exemplify the style: The neighborhood is full of restored Art Deco buildings with pastel facades and neon signage.
- ChryslerAmerican automobile manufacturer
- Empire StateNew York's sobriquet
- Rockefeller CenterManhattan office and entertainment complex
- skyscraperVery tall urban building
- geometricRelating to mathematical shapes
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