Art Deco & Modernist Design in Australia Photography

Check out Art Deco & Modernism beyond Tasmania through my ongoing photographic project of shooting Modernism throughout Australia. More than 60 towns and 300+ individual buildings from Melbourne to Mossman in tropical Far North Queensland have been photographically documented so far.





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Burnie Paper Mill Art Deco Buildings

The former Burnie Paper Mill (closing down only a few months ago) is a massive complex, and full of interesting Art Deco and Modernist industrial designed buildings.

There are several Art Deco designs throughout the complex, including this building pictured. Perhaps a cafe? Does anyone know the buildings original purpose?

The former mill site and Burnie has many examples of post war design and it's a town well worth visiting to take in it's Industrial and commercial post war heritage.

At the time this photograph was taken, the mill was still in operation and this building even then was boarded up and abandoned.

To view my photographic essay on the former Burnie Paper Mill click here

Grand Art Deco Residence - Launceston

This imposing dark red brick home in Launceston is one of the cities largest Art Deco homes. The curves are juxtaposed with straight lines and the details throughout the building are stunning, including curved etched glass with beach themes.

North Hobart Art Deco

The suburb of North Hobart is the cities takeaway and dining hub, with dozens of interesting and great places to eat out. This large Art Deco building wraps around the street corner and has interesting details, including the central final details.It's steel frame windows and window locks remain original. It's interesting how the building goes from white to colour in the facade detail. This is a result of the shops below being owned by different businesses.