Title

Art Deco architecture style

Rare
4.5/5(Based on 1 heritage site)
DescriptionArt Deco architecture, popular in the early 20th century, features geometric patterns, streamlined forms, and luxurious materials, often incorporating local motifs and adapting to regional contexts in India.
Also Known As
Chettinad
Domestic
Fuses Tamil
European styles.
Dravidian Architecture
Nagarathar Architecture
Tamil Nadu Vernacular Architecture
Chettinad Style
Art Deco
European Baroque
Colonial Style
Tags
Modern
Geometric
Streamlined
Ornamental
International Style
Style ID
INHF-STY-6031794102-17:51:04:28:06:20:ADAS
URIhttps://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/art-deco-architecture-style
API Endpoint
https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/art-deco-architecture-style
Total Sites1
Primary Sites0
CreatedNovember 19, 2025
Last UpdatedNovember 29, 2025

External References

Regions

Regions
Pan-Indian

Historical Context

Time Periods
20th Century CE

Sacred Context

Sacred Contexts
Civic
Residential
Commercial

Architectural Details

Primary Materials
Reinforced concrete
Steel
Glass
Ornamental stone
Architectural Features
Geometric motifs
Streamlined forms
Ziggurat patterns
Sunburst designs
Bold colors

Keywords

Keywords
Modern
Geometric
Streamlined
Ornamental
International Style

Recommended Sources

TitleTypeNotes
Art Deco in IndiaArticleOverview of Art Deco influences in Indian architecture.

Heritage Sites (1)

Site NameStatusConfidence
Chettinad Palace Karaikudi
Secondary
100%

See Also

Related Materials

Reinforced concrete
Steel
Glass
Ornamental stone

Related Features

Geometric motifs
Streamlined forms
Ziggurat patterns
Sunburst designs
Bold colors

How to Identify Art Deco architecture style

  1. Look for characteristic features: Geometric motifs, Streamlined forms, Ziggurat patterns.
  2. Verify geographic location: Art Deco architecture style architecture is typically found in Pan-Indian.
  3. Examine construction materials: Art Deco architecture style typically uses Reinforced concrete and Steel.
  4. Consider historical context: This style dates from 20th Century CE.
  5. Compare with documented examples: 1 heritage sites use this architectural style.

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