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
Nicole Munro (General Manager) & Donald Davies (Chairperson of the Durban
Art Deco Society)
Devonshire Court
Escombe Court
Ahmed Hansa (Owner) and Donald Davies (Chairperson of the Durban Art Deco Society)
Merit Certificate awarded to Escombe Court