SAT 10/10 - Art Deco Architecture 🏢 & Drinks 🍻— Ealing & Perivale
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SAT 10/10 - Art Deco Architecture 🏢 & Drinks 🍻— Ealing & Perivale
We’re hosting a relaxed, architecture‑focused afternoon (followed by refreshments 🍻). We'll explore some of Perivale’s finest Art Deco landmarks. Expect good weather, easy company, and a chance to learn about four standout 1930s/1940s buildings — from transport modernism to industrial Deco.
📍 Meeting Point Outside Perivale Tube Station at 2pm / Ealing Broadway Station outside M&S at 1.15pm
🚇 Stop 1 — Perivale Tube Station (Charles Holden, 1947) A classic example of London Transport modernism: clean brick geometry, clerestory glazing, and Holden’s signature stripped‑back Deco influence. We’ll talk about its post‑war completion and how it fits into Holden’s wider architectural language.
🏢 Stop 2 — The Pineapple Building (Wallis, Gilbert & Partners, 1930s) A 10‑minute walk from the station. This former industrial building carries the unmistakable Wallis, Gilbert & Partners style — bold massing, Deco ornament, and playful commercial modernism. Great for graphic compositions and detail shots.
🍽️ Stop 3 — The Hoover Canteen (Wallis, Gilbert & Partners, 1932) Part of the original Hoover complex, the canteen is a smaller but beautifully proportioned Deco structure. We’ll cover its role in the factory’s social design and how the architects blended function with Deco flair.
🏛️ Stop 4 — The Hoover Building (Wallis, Gilbert & Partners, 1932) One of Britain’s most iconic Art Deco façades: Egyptian‑influenced ornament, polychromatic detailing, and monumental symmetry. We’ll explore its history, decline, restoration, and current use — plus why it remains a favourite for architectural photographers.
🍻 Wrap‑Up We’ll finish the day in a pub for drinks and socialising.