The Queen Victoria Building is a shopping centre bounded by George, Market, York and Druitt Streets. The heritage listed building was completed in 1898 in the Romanesque Revival architecture. It was restored in 1986 as a landmark retail centre. These controversial modern escalators were installed in the voids in 2009, with mirrored sides and bottoms designed to make them less intrusive.
Romanesque Revival, and Richardson Revival architecture were popular in the Pacific in the 19th C. We have some very stolid examples here in Honolulu. Fine post. I'll join you at CDP later!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Look at all that amazing and beautiful detail!!...jp
ReplyDeleteAn eclectic mix, quite photogenic!
ReplyDeleteInteresting approach, using mirrored sides and bottoms on the escalator. It does make it less intrusive.
ReplyDeleteHappy theme day.
What a beautiful shot and composition, Jim !
ReplyDeleteI spent a few hours in the Queen Victoria Building after was it restored in 1986 as a landmark retail centre. And loved every minute of it! But I don't remember the modern escalators, or why they were controversial.
ReplyDeleteThe escalators were installed in 2009 along with new shop windows and glass signs above the shop doors. They were controversial because many believe they don't keep with the heritage style of the original building or the 1986 restoration.
DeleteYou shot a great mirror photo with fine reflections.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a wonderful building! You shot is perfect for the theme, Jim!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and elegant.
ReplyDeleteA beautifully composed photo, great for the theme.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favourite places to visit when in Sydney, nice one Jim ✨
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