Art Deco buildings from the 1920s and 1930s display geometric patterns, metallic colors, and decorative elements. These structures demonstrate the architectural style through symmetry, vertical lines, and stepped forms. From skyscrapers in New York to theaters in Los Angeles, this guide documents significant examples of Art Deco architecture in cities worldwide.
New York, United States
Chrysler BuildingThe 319-meter skyscraper features Art Deco elements with eagle head sculptures and geometric stainless steel decorations on its facade.
Paris, France
Palais de TokyoThis art museum displays a collection of French art from the 20th century in a typical Art Deco building from 1937.
London, United Kingdom
The Hoover BuildingThis former vacuum cleaner factory from the 1930s features green and cream facades with geometric Art Deco patterns.
Havana, Cuba
Edificio BacardiThe office building constructed in 1930 combines tropical and Art Deco elements with terracotta tiles and bronze fittings.
Vancouver, Canada
Marine BuildingBuilt in 1930, this office building features geometric patterns and nautical ornaments on its facade.
Cincinnati, United States
Cincinnati Union TerminalRailway station from the 1930s with a semicircular facade and large vertical windows.
Brussels, Belgium
Villa Empain1934 residence with art gallery, marble facade and geometric bronze elements.
Manchester, United Kingdom
The Daily Express Building1939 newspaper building with black glass facade and chrome-trimmed windows.
Washington D.C., United States
Warner TheatreThe 1924 building with marble facade serves as a venue for concerts, theater performances and dance shows.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Kavanagh buildingThis 120-meter skyscraper completed in 1936 was the first air-conditioned high-rise building in Latin America.
Mumbai, India
New India Assurance BuildingThe insurance company headquarters built in 1940 displays Indian and European architectural elements with geometric decorations.
Singapore, Singapore
Tiong Bahru EstateThe first planned housing estate of Singapore from the 1930s with curved lines and horizontal window bands.
Brussels, Belgium
Stoclet PalaceThis 1911 building integrates architecture, interior design and artworks in a unified design by the Wiener Werkstätte.
Budapest, Hungary
Museum of Applied ArtsThe green-domed structure from 1896 features geometric patterns and ceramic tiles from Hungarian Zsolnay manufactory.
Prague, Czech Republic
Municipal HouseThe 1912 building combines Czech motifs with modern elements and contains artworks by Alfons Mucha.
Los Angeles, United States
Wiltern TheatreThe 1931 building displays a blue-turquoise terracotta facade with vertical lines and geometric patterns.
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art MuseumBuilt in 1933 as Prince Asaka's residence, this structure exhibits French influenced decorative arts and maintains the original interior features.
Berlin, Germany
Universum KinoBuilt in 1928, this cinema features geometric patterns and metalwork from the period with a distinctive curved facade.
Miami, United States
Miami Design Preservation LeagueThis organization conducts tours through the historic district and documents the history of buildings from the 1920s and 1930s.