Adelaide of the Bank of New South Wales between 1938-1941, it is associated with the consolidation of banking and commercial agcncies, and is part of the intense rebuilding program carried out by these agencies in the interwar years. Architecturally thc building is of note as it demonstrates the austerity of detail and the refinement of 'jazz' and 'waterfall' elements typical of this period. Reminiscent of much European architecture of the lnter-war years, it exemplifies the reduction of the Classical design system to essential elements such as base, pilasters, cornice and horizontal termination. Thc design of metal-work to windows and design of the entrance are important as is the detailing of mouldings which are bold and simple. This building, and the AMP opposite, act as gate posts to the City from northern approaches. It is an important part of the North Terrace boulevard helping to define a boundary of the City. Although the external integrity of this building is high, the interior has been much altered during recent renovations. The building changed to Westpac Bank and is currently the site for Jamie's Italian Restaurant.
Bank of New South Wales
Bank of New South Wales
Erected as the head office in
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Significance
This building made several advances in the use of concrete as a building material. It is an excellent example of inter-war architecture.
Connects with
- Related places
- Bank of New South Wales
- Related people
- Related organisations
- Related events
- Related things
See also
Images of Bank of New South Wales
Architecture, construction & engineering
- Architects
- Phillip Claridge, Frank Hassell, Jack McConnell
- Builders
- Hansen and Yuncken
- Building materials
- Concrete
- Architectural styles
- 3.12 Inter-War Period (c. 1915–c. 1940), 3.21 Functionalist & Moderne
- Construction
- 1938 - 1941
Additional Works
Alterations
- Description
- Construction commenced
- 8/4/1979
- Construction completed
- 8/4/2020
- Architecture and design features
- Phillip Claridge, Frank Hassell, Jack McConnell, ashlar cladding, Early Modern
- Engineering features
Location, occupancy & use
- Precinct
- Riverbank
- Council Ward
- Central
- Alternative Addresses
- Geo-coordinates
- Town Acre
- 17
- Planning Zone or Policy Area
- Original owners
- Bank of New South Wales
- Original occupant
- Later occupant/s
- Purposes and use
- Commercial, Bank
- AS2482 classification
- 10100 - Occupied buildings in general
- Public Access
- Business/trading hours
Heritage protection
- NTSA ID
- 3635
- State Heritage ID
- 11753
- ACC Reference No.
- DPTI Heritage No.
- 26256
- RNE ID
- 26256
- Certificate of Title No.
- CT 5728/233 F181848 A196
- NTSA file exists
- Yes
- Heritage Status
- State Heritage listed
- State heritage listing
- State Heritage listed
- Date of State heritage listing
- Local heritage listing
- Date of Local heritage listing
- NTSA listing
- NTSA classified
- Date of NTSA listing
- Section 23 (4) crtiteria
- Risk status
Historic themes
- Historic Themes
- 3 Developing a City Economy
- 3.1.10 Moderism
- 3.3 Financing Adelaide
- 3.3.2 Banking
- Topics
- Depression
Curriculum connections
- Australian Curriculum references
- Year 6: Australia as a Nation
- ACHHK116
References & citations
References
Further reading