When I did the top sketch on Monday, demolition work had already begun, so the old girls were looking a bit forlorn with the windows and doors removed from their sockets, giving them a decidedly vacant stare.
Some of you will remember the
two buildings as the Ashiana Indian Restaurant back in the 80’s. At some
stage the two identical buildings were joined at the ground level
allowing for one grand dinning room. In my memory the buildings have
always made an exotic statement painted as they were in vibrant colour
combinations.
I returned a few days later to get the sketch below, but I’d already
missed the real action – I understand they both came down in just an
hour or so. Wether you like the idea of losing heritage buildings to
intensified housing or not you have to admit seeing demolition in action
makes a very compelling sight.
Thanks to Jeanne for the heads-up that demolition has started.