The 1915 Ornate House of Sant Vicenç dels Horts

The 1915 Ornate House of Sant Vicenç dels Horts

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Explore the decorative facade of this residential building in Sant Vicenç dels Horts, featuring intricate relief work and 1915 dating.

In the heart of Sant Vicenç dels Horts, the building at Carrer Barcelona, 144, is included in the Inventari del Patrimoni Arquitectònic de Catalunya. This residential building features a rectangular plan and consists of a ground floor, a first floor, and a Catalan-style terrace. The facade is organized with a symmetrical composition based on its openings.

The doors and windows are lintelled and decorated with various styles. On the ground floor, the lintels are adorned with floral ornaments that simulate carved arches and water spouts. On the first floor, the openings display floral and filigree relief decorations. Beneath the balcony, there is a group of four supports and a molding with a repeating pattern motif.

The building is topped by a railing that encloses the terrace and a square fronton displaying the date 1915. The empty spaces of the facade show two types of treatment: the ground floor features simulated masonry, while the first floor features simulated exposed work.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

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