Step Back in Time: An Exclusive Art Deco Tour of the Iconic BankSA Building!

Mark your calendars for World Art Deco Day—April 28, 2025, as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of this bold and glamorous architectural style with a rare treat for Art Deco lovers!

Join us for an exclusive tour of what may be Adelaide’s finest remaining example of true Art Deco high-rise design—the striking BankSA Building on King William Street. Designed by the visionary partnership of E. H. McMichael and Albert Harris, this architectural gem is affectionately known as the ‘Radio Cabinet’ due to its sleek vertical lines and stepped patterns—an homage to the stylish wireless sets of the era.

Step inside, and you’ll be transported to a golden age of elegance and innovation. Our expert-led tour will guide you through breathtaking wrought-iron spiral staircases, towering columns, intricate ceiling cornices, and the grand lift foyer. You’ll marvel at the ornate entrance to the safe-deposit area and get an exclusive peek at the executive level, where rich wood paneling and stunning Art Deco details have been preserved in all their glory.

This building was born from a bold vision—its design influenced by the cutting-edge Art Deco styles of Sydney, Melbourne, and even the USA, thanks to meticulous research and travel by its architects. The result? A masterpiece of modernism that still stands tall today.

Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience a living piece of Adelaide’s architectural history! Spots are limited—book your tour now!

Cost: $15 ADMSA Members/$20 Non Members

Meet: Front of the BankSA Building, 97 King William Street, Adelaide at 5.15pm sharp.

Very Light Refreshments will be made available at the conclusion of the Tour.

Any queries, please email adelaidechapter@gmail.com