Napier's Amazing Art Deco Buildings

Discovering beautiful buildings from long ago A journey through Napier's special architecture

What is Art Deco?

A special style of building and decorating Uses lots of patterns and shapes Popular in the 1920s and 1930s Makes buildings look fancy and fun

What happened to Napier?

Think about what might make a whole city need new buildings What natural event could shake down old buildings?

The Great Napier Earthquake of 1931

A big earthquake shook Napier Many old buildings fell down People had to build a whole new city They chose to build in the new Art Deco style

Famous Art Deco Buildings in Napier

Spot the Art Deco Features!

Look for zigzag patterns Find sunburst designs Spot curved corners Notice geometric shapes Look for fancy decorations

Art Deco vs Other Building Styles

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Napier Today

Napier is known around the world for its beautiful Art Deco buildings! People come from everywhere to see our special city