World's Most Captivating Art Deco Architecture Now Labeled as London's Masterpiece
The Daily Express Building in London takes the crown as the world's most beautiful Art Deco building, according to a recent consensus among experts and authoritative sources[1][3][4][5]. Completed in 1932, this architectural marvel boasts a sleek, tiered façade made mostly of vitrolite, a revolutionary opaque plastic glass at the time, embodying the futuristic vision of the Art Deco era[2][5].
New York City's Chrysler Building, with its iconic spire and ornate lobby, holds the second place in the ranking[6]. Miami's Art Deco Historic District, with its vibrant pastel colours and unique geometric designs, is another entry from the United States in the top list[7].
Paris's Palais de Tokyo, with its streamlined modernism and Art Deco flair, is the seventh entry in the ranking, located in France[1]. The Alex Theatre in Los Angeles is one of the two more entries from the United States in the ranking, known for its intricate murals and grandeur[1].
The Eros Cinema in Mumbai is the only non-Western building on the list, located in India. This cinema, with its streamlined design and ornate details, is a testament to the global reach of the Art Deco style[1].
The historic Central Fire Station in Auckland is the only New Zealand entry in the ranking, showcasing the country's contribution to the Art Deco movement[1]. Eltham Palace in London, with its Art Deco additions to a medieval manor, is the sixth entry in the ranking[1].
The Hoover Building in London, with its distinctive zigzag motif and streamlined design, is the ninth entry in the ranking[1]. These buildings, each unique in their own way, represent a global celebration of the Art Deco era and its enduring influence on architecture.
[1] Source: Art Deco Society International [2] Source: The Guardian [3] Source: BBC Culture [4] Source: The Telegraph [5] Source: The Art Newspaper [6] Source: Forbes [7] Source: Miami Design Preservation League
In the wake of the global celebration of the Art Deco era, the Eltham Palace in London stands out with its Art Deco additions to a medieval manor, depicting a fusion of lifestyles from different eras[1]. As the only New Zealand entry in the ranking, the historic Central Fire Station in Auckland demonstrates the country's home-and-garden design influence, showcasing a unique blend of modernism and Art Deco[1].
