zondag 27 september 2015

Canal House

It is always worth looking up. I hadn't noticed this tower at a canal house at the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam before.

The building dates from 1890 by architect Ed. Cuypers and the facade is built in neo-renaissance style. It used to house the Amsterdam Milking Device.

The facade is richly decorated with a frieze.

Here a closer look, the image happens to be a milk bacchanal.
The facade however is the only thing that has left of the original building, behind this a modern office building has raised.

14 opmerkingen:

  1. Beautiful building Marianne, glad they left the facade when building something modern behind it.
    Here in Perth I've seen a couple of old buildings (not as old as this one I think) where the facade was also left and something new popped up behind it.

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  2. Beautiful building. That top balcony is simply amazing!

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  3. What a wonderful building. The engravings are marvellous.

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  4. Everything about this building is remarkably unique and beautiful.

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  5. Really gorgeous!
    I must say this building has managed to remain in such great shape. The bricks and detail seem to be in wonderful condition.

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  6. Beautiful ! The facade is very attractive compared to modern buildings.

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  7. Yes, you are right, it does pay to look up, and look what lovely architectural details you discovered by doing so. The little tower is lovely and the frieze charming

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  8. Dearest Marianne,
    What a very unusual tower and the frieze is exceptional. Love those cherub type of characters.
    Hugs and happy new week.
    Mariette

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  9. Pleased to see that the frontage has been preserved. That tower would make a wonderful studio or reading room as I imagine it is very light and has wonderful views.

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