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Modernist Façade with Decorative Stepped Gables and Floral Ornamentation

#1165. Modernist Façade with Decorative Stepped Gables and Floral Ornamentation

The image showcases a striking example of early 20th century modernist architecture with elements characteristic of Catalan Modernisme (Art Nouveau). The building's façade is designed in the traditional manner of this style, featuring decorative stepped gables that create a distinctive silhouette.

The color scheme of the façade is particularly noteworthy: a warm sand-yellow tone of the main surface contrasts beautifully with white decorative elements and mint-green window shutters. The upper part of the façade is adorned with three stepped gables featuring exquisite floral ornamentation, with the central gable being noticeably taller and more substantial than the side ones, creating a classic tripartite composition.

The gables are decorated with relief elements in the form of stylized floral arrangements, typical of Art Nouveau aesthetics with its affinity for natural forms. The central medallions with flower motifs are especially expressive. The windows of the lower tier are framed by clean rectangular frames with green shutters, creating a rhythmic row, with one of the openings remaining dark—open.

The façade details are meticulously crafted: elegant metal brackets for lanterns, decorative column capitals—all emphasizing the architect's attention to the smallest elements of design, which is typical of Art Nouveau architecture with its pursuit of design integrity and decorative expressiveness.

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