Surrey Mansions : 323 Currie Road
Architects : Langton & Barbourne
1934

This building is one of Durban's best examples of the Art Deco style and is in excellent condition. The apartment block's structure has a base, middle and crown reminiscent of the New York stepped style. The exterior has been painted cream with relief elements emphasised in pastel reds and greens. Geometric and linear patterns decorate three sides of the building. Sculptural elements exist in the form of winged feline motif (the reverse of a griffon; a lion with an eagle's body). The corners of the building incorporate curved alcoves. Each flat has a leaded geometric design lead window in the front door. The foyer is decorated in contrasting yellow and green marble. Building developments across the road threatened to obscure the spectacular view of the city and beaches that one has from Surrey Mansions. Due to civic action from the tenants and flat owners the height of the offending structure has been restricted.

The building won a conservation award in 1991 from the Conservation Committee of the Durban City Council.