Merit Awards 2023

The committee of the Durban Art Deco Society annually consider cases where building owners make important investments in the upkeep and appearance of buildings in the Art Deco style. For 2023 we are happy to announce the awarding of two merit certificates:

 

The Edward

149 Marine (O R Tambo) Parade

Architects: PR Cooke & CE Marshall  (Obel & Frolich), 1939; SN Tomkin, c1963; Osmond Lange, 1996

Merit Award to the General Manager Mrs Nicole Munro, presented by Durban Art Deco Society Chairperson Donald Davies on 20 September, 2023

For the upkeep and conservation of this attractive streamline Style Moderne hotel buillding, including the recent repainting according to an Art Deco palette proposed by Anne Roselt of Vegan Interior Design.


Escombe Court

29 Umbilo Road

Architect W. Barboure, 1937.

Merit award to the owner Mr Ahmed Hansa, presented by Durban Art Deco Society Chairperson Donald Davies on 20 September, 2023.

For the upkeep and conservation of this attractive streamline Style Moderne building, including the recent re-purposing for student accommodation by Francis Architects. 

The Edward 2023 (1)

The Edward

The Edward 2023 (2)

Nicole Munro (General Manager) & Donald Davies (Chairperson of the Durban Art Deco Society)

The Edward 2023 (4)

Devonshire Court

Escombe Court 2023 (2)

Escombe Court

Escombe Court 2023 (1)

Ahmed Hansa (Owner) and Donald Davies (Chairperson of the Durban Art Deco Society)

Escombe Court 2023 (3)

Merit Certificate awarded to Escombe Court