Napier has alot of really strong art deco architecture mostly because the city was flattened during the massive earthquake they had in 1931. When we were there in April 2021 I took advantage of all of the beautiful buildings by taking loads of photos. This structure is known as the Soundshell which is these days available for organisations to hire as a stage setup and performance area.
It was built in 1935 and designed by Napier architect J.T. Watson. The art deco sound shell was the first to be built in the country and it trumpeted the city's intention not just to rise from the rubble and ashes of the earthquake and fires but to reinvent itself in the process. Information from the city council website.
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16 comments:
Looks like a nice place for an outdoors concert :)
Looks like a place of great fun!
I've never seen the Sound Shell so devoid of people - you must have been up and about very early to get that shot!
Made for the acoustics
Wow. Love the then and now shot. #OurWorldTuesday
Great place for concerts and gatherings.
How interesting!
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I vaguely remember a Soundshell at the Mount. A wonderful place for outdoor activities.
Looks loud. And beautiful. Great piece of history.
...I love the design of this! We have one in a local part and have gone to it a number of times for concerts.
Thanks for including the old photo. It's a great design. Good to know it's still in use.
Lovely architecture.
it is beautiful in it´s simplicity :)
Thank you for showing me
I've always loved art deco styles, and the story behind these photographs is very interesting.
I'm always drawn to the Art Deco there and around the country..
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