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Contrasting Facade with Neo-Gothic Elements: A Black and White Interplay of Geometry and Ornament

#1206. Contrasting Facade with Neo-Gothic Elements: A Black and White Interplay of Geometry and Ornament

The image shows a fragment of a historical building facade, executed in a style combining elements of Art Deco and Neo-Gothic. The facade is distinguished by its characteristic contrasting solution — black cladding serves as an expressive background for decorative white elements. Compositionally, the facade is organized by the rhythmic arrangement of three window openings of identical size with minimalist horizontal blinds.

The decorative ornamentation holds particular artistic value. Along the upper edge of the facade runs an exquisite ornamental frieze with Gothic motifs — repeating pointed arches with rosettes in the center of each module. Between the windows and around their perimeters are square decorative inserts with floral ornaments resembling stylized flowers or rosettes. These white elements create a rhythmic structure, breaking up the monotony of the dark surface.

The lower part of the facade concludes with a decorative band featuring a geometric pattern, adding compositional completeness to the entire ensemble. This combination of strict geometry with elegant decorative elements is characteristic of American commercial architecture from the first third of the 20th century, when historical styles were reinterpreted in the context of new construction technologies and aesthetic preferences.

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