The Bentley Hotel
Another entry documenting Miami's historical architecture: The Bentley Hotel was originally known as "The Riviera Hotel" when it was first constructed in 1939. I present it to you with a chiaroscuro display of light as the sunrise creates long shadows from the palm trees dotting the sidewalks of Ocean Drive. The morning cyclists add a sense of scale and life to the scene while a hotel guest on the top floor admires the best view in the house: The sun rising over the ocean.
Art Deco originated in France slightly before World War One and exploded in popularity in America in the 20s and 30s after the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris. The style became synonymous with glamour and progress and was characterized by its bold geometry, decadent materials, and detailing. Inspiration came from a variety of sources from Ancient Egypt to the Opulence of the Roaring Twenties. Though short-lived, Art Deco's influence can be seen around the world from the skyscrapers of New York City to the pastel hues of Miami Beach, a deviation of the style known as "Streamline Moderne." More Subdued, grounded, and characterized by curved edges and nautical themes reflecting the city's coastal and tropical lifestyle. Art Deco faded in popularity after World War 2 creating an appetite for the unadorned style of modern architecture prioritizing functionality, but its history is well preserved and appreciated to this day in one of my favorite shows growing up as kid: Batman the Animated Series paints all of Gotham City in this aesthetic that I can now appreciate on a new level as an adult.
Another entry documenting Miami's historical architecture: The Bentley Hotel was originally known as "The Riviera Hotel" when it was first constructed in 1939. I present it to you with a chiaroscuro display of light as the sunrise creates long shadows from the palm trees dotting the sidewalks of Ocean Drive. The morning cyclists add a sense of scale and life to the scene while a hotel guest on the top floor admires the best view in the house: The sun rising over the ocean.
Art Deco originated in France slightly before World War One and exploded in popularity in America in the 20s and 30s after the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris. The style became synonymous with glamour and progress and was characterized by its bold geometry, decadent materials, and detailing. Inspiration came from a variety of sources from Ancient Egypt to the Opulence of the Roaring Twenties. Though short-lived, Art Deco's influence can be seen around the world from the skyscrapers of New York City to the pastel hues of Miami Beach, a deviation of the style known as "Streamline Moderne." More Subdued, grounded, and characterized by curved edges and nautical themes reflecting the city's coastal and tropical lifestyle. Art Deco faded in popularity after World War 2 creating an appetite for the unadorned style of modern architecture prioritizing functionality, but its history is well preserved and appreciated to this day in one of my favorite shows growing up as kid: Batman the Animated Series paints all of Gotham City in this aesthetic that I can now appreciate on a new level as an adult.
Another entry documenting Miami's historical architecture: The Bentley Hotel was originally known as "The Riviera Hotel" when it was first constructed in 1939. I present it to you with a chiaroscuro display of light as the sunrise creates long shadows from the palm trees dotting the sidewalks of Ocean Drive. The morning cyclists add a sense of scale and life to the scene while a hotel guest on the top floor admires the best view in the house: The sun rising over the ocean.
Art Deco originated in France slightly before World War One and exploded in popularity in America in the 20s and 30s after the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris. The style became synonymous with glamour and progress and was characterized by its bold geometry, decadent materials, and detailing. Inspiration came from a variety of sources from Ancient Egypt to the Opulence of the Roaring Twenties. Though short-lived, Art Deco's influence can be seen around the world from the skyscrapers of New York City to the pastel hues of Miami Beach, a deviation of the style known as "Streamline Moderne." More Subdued, grounded, and characterized by curved edges and nautical themes reflecting the city's coastal and tropical lifestyle. Art Deco faded in popularity after World War 2 creating an appetite for the unadorned style of modern architecture prioritizing functionality, but its history is well preserved and appreciated to this day in one of my favorite shows growing up as kid: Batman the Animated Series paints all of Gotham City in this aesthetic that I can now appreciate on a new level as an adult.
