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Modernist Façade with Catalan Motifs: Sgraffito, Floral Ornaments and Wrought Iron Balconies

#1432. Modernist Façade with Catalan Motifs: Sgraffito, Floral Ornaments and Wrought Iron Balconies

The image showcases a magnificent example of a modernist façade with pronounced elements of Catalan Art Nouveau (likely inspired by the works of Antoni Gaudí and other Spanish architects from the early 20th century). The façade features exquisite decorative finishes where architectural and artistic elements harmoniously blend together.

The central part of the façade is adorned with a vertical strip featuring complex geometric ornaments in pink (terracotta) color on a light background, forming a diagonal pattern. On both sides of this strip are symmetrical façade elements with balconies framed by classical design wrought iron railings.

Particularly noteworthy are the stylized botanical motifs - large floral ornaments in pink that frame the balcony openings. The upper part of the façade is decorated with an ornate cornice featuring dentils and geometric inserts in the form of quatrefoils. The balconies are equipped with traditional blue pergola blinds, giving the building a Mediterranean character.

The façade demonstrates masterful execution of sgraffito or stucco technique - decorative plasterwork with scratched or relief patterns, where the contrast between the main light tone of the wall and pink decorative elements creates an expressive play of light and shadow. The lower part of the building is framed with small red brick inserts, which adds completeness to the composition and emphasizes the transition to street level.

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