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Organic facade with shell-shaped Art Nouveau door portal

#6106. Organic facade with shell-shaped Art Nouveau door portal

Before us is an unusual architectural element in the form of a stylized door portal. The facade features pronounced organic forms characteristic of Art Nouveau or Jugendstil. The central element of the composition is a rounded white door, framed by a massive portal made of pinkish-terracotta stone or plaster with a craquelure (cracked) effect.

The upper part of the portal is designed as a fan-shaped element, resembling a stylized shell or flower with petals. This decorative detail creates a soft, flowing silhouette that contrasts with the rectangular elements of the surrounding architecture. The door itself has a semi-circular completion with characteristic glazing in the upper part, divided by metal crosspieces.

The texture of the facade is particularly noteworthy - it mimics an organic, almost textile character, which enhances the impression of plasticity and softness of forms. On the right, there is part of a window opening with a geometric pattern, and on the left - decorative metal grating, creating an interesting contrast with the flowing lines of the main portal.

This architectural element is a vivid example of aesthetics inspired by natural forms and demonstrates the desire of early 20th century architects for expressiveness and decorativeness in contrast to the strict rationality of preceding styles.

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