#1104. Historical Art Nouveau Façade with Floral Medallions

This image showcases a fragment of an elegant historical building façade in Art Nouveau or early Modernist style. The white stone structure displays a rich decorative language with meticulously crafted ornamental elements.

The façade is divided into several levels with clearly expressed horizontal articulation. The upper level is adorned with wrought iron balustrades featuring characteristic Art Nouveau floral patterns, where decorative plants, including cacti, are placed, creating an interesting contrast with the classical architectural forms.

Special attention is drawn to two large medallions with relief floral motifs, symmetrically positioned on either side of the central balcony on the second floor. These circular decorative elements are framed by fine moldings and represent an exquisite example of sculptural plasticity from the early 20th century.

The central balcony with its delicate wrought iron railing serves as the compositional dominant of the façade. It rests on a semicircular arch, creating a dramatic entrance on the ground floor. The window openings are adorned with striped awnings, adding a touch of Mediterranean charm to the façade.

The entire appearance of the building reflects attention to detail and high-quality craftsmanship characteristic of the architectural period transitioning from Historicism to Art Nouveau, while maintaining the functional elegance of an urban mansion.