TBT: #1936 Vancouver’s Jubilee Year (1886-1936) the 50th anniversary since incorporating a city charter [👈🏼slides] ... Just silly old me, reflecting upon an era; a #designepoch that’s been HUGELY powerful & enduring & influential in #design ... The new (in 1936) City Hall of Vancouver inspired geometric motif that sets the tone for the #urbandesign & signature civic elements that continue to inspire with recognition on public consciousness today is this period of Design - Art Deco #artdeco movement (that really is, in fact, Art Moderne #artmoderne ... many acts of public works during The Great Depression actually endure as Vancouver’s most beloved landmarks & icons - all synonymous with stunning #1930s #architecture ... #vancouvercityhall #cityhall #vancouver #newfortunecity #smallstudiodesign (at Vancouver City Hall)