Bondi architecture - from iconic Icebergs to pastel coloured Art Deco buildings - introducing the landmarks that we love, and that have been hugely influential in the design, colours and print in The OTHER Bag range. 

Icebergs…

The inspiration behind our graphic print crossbody and tote bags, iconic Icebergs dates back to 1929. Then, a crew of local lifesavers banded together to swim to keep fit in winter months, and so the Bondi Icebergs Winter Swimming Club was formed.

Originally hosted from a tin shed, a building was erected on the site perched at Bondi's south end in the 1960’s, then remodelled again to open in its current design in 2002. Now, the site hosts Icebergs Dining Room and Bar on the top floor, Icebergs Clubhouse on the second floor and Surf Life Saving Australia on the first.

Yet, it’s its white painted facade, ocean pool and clean black lines that make it what is said to be the most photographed outdoor pool in the world. We just can never resist a swim, poolside linger and a snap.

Art deco...

These pastel coloured landmarks that we love cropped up in the 1920’s and 30’s as Bondi became a day-tripping destination. With trams bringing in visitors, people lingered for picnics, swims and beach days.  Then post First World War, beach-facing hotels, guest houses and apartment blocks cropped up from south to north Bondi bringing with them Miami-style curves, rendered surfaces, and pops of colour. Here’s a few of our favourites…

 The “Aqua” Building…

Our favourite, and much featured ‘Aqua’ building sits at the north end of Campbell Parade and was built around 1937. Says Modern House (modernhouse.co) “Its elongated form swoops down the hill to a series of geometric curves and angles with a vertical fin to anchor its volumes.” Us?  We just love it. Our favourite feature is its tropical style entry hidden along Brighton Boulevard.