About The Dome
This group is for photos of Napier's iconic, T&G building. Perhaps on of New Zealand's most photographed buildings.
The T&G Building which was built as part of Napier’s reconstruction effort, after a devastating earthquake destroyed the city in 1931. The reconstruction was based on the prevailing architectural influences of the day: Spanish mission, neo-classical and of course Art Deco.Napier is now internationally recognized as the Art Deco capital of the world. Nowhere else can you see such a variety and concentration of buildings in this distinctive style.
Recently converted into exclusive penthouse apartments, the Dome is now one of New Zealands most exclusive address
The T&G Building sits proudly on the corner of Marine Parade and Emerson Street – directly opposite the Sound Shell and seaside gardens. Completed in 1935, the building was originally the home of Temperance General Insurance, a company that emerged during the Prohibition Era in the early 1900s.
Architecturally, the T&G building Built in the stripped classical style. Due to its striking architectural features and location, the Dome has become a Napier icon and one of the most photographed buildings in the country, characterized by a distinctive copper domed roof or cupola, complete with clock tower.
http://www.thedome.co.nz
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Additional Information
 This is a public group.
- Accepted media types:
- Accepted content types:
- Photos / Videos
- Screenshots / Screencasts
- Illustration/Art / Animation/CGI
- Accepted safety levels:
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