Conservation Area (CA)
No CA.
Local Listing Reference
LLHA0242.
Description
Built between 1923 to 1924 by Clayton & Black, remodelled in 1934 by Garrett & Son to create the corner building at the junction of Dyke Road and Western Road.
Streamlined art deco design, with a curved portion to Dyke Road emulating a ship’s prow. Strong horizontal emphasis was established by the fenestration but balanced by the stepped towers incorporating vertical windows with chevron glazing.
Modern shopfronts to Western Road elevation. Arcade has entrances to Western Road and Dyke Road, incorporating a stepped parapet.
Elements of early 20th-century shopfronts and early 20th-century glazing to the first-floor level within the arcade, which has a fully glazed roof.
Source: Antram & Morrice 2008.
A. Architectural, design and artistic interest
ii. A good example of an Art Deco building in the city.
C. Townscape interest
ii. Not in a conservation area, and contributes positively to the street scene.
iii. The curved portion of the building to Dyke Road emulates a ship’s prow. Terminating views up North Street, it's a focus of the street scene.
E. Rarity and representativeness
i. A rare example of an Art Deco building and arcade in the city.
F. Intactness
i. The building survives relatively intact.
Date of Inclusion
Pre-2015.
