Eastern Europe

Poland 2016
ILFORD PAN 400 in Rodinal (1:50)


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Out to Lunch said:
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I had a look but it does not seem to be 'Neo Baroque'. Anyone with any idea what style this may be?
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I have seen this style in France and to some extent in parts of Central Europe (including in Hungary).

I think you are right it is not Neo Baroque, and nor is it Rococo - both of which seem to me to be more elaborate with lots of "flourish".

Instead I would tend to think it may be "Neo Classical" or perhaps "French Neo Classical" - this style of apartment building seems to be common in Paris courtesy of Haussmann's modernization of Paris under Napoleon 111 in the mid 19th C. While a lot of Neoclassical architecture (e.g. in institutional buildings) is much more formal, apartment buildings of this form are often seen and I recall seeing this style in Budapest as well, where I understand that the images were made.

It also seems to have some Palladian elements to its design. At least I think so - judging by symmetrical layout of the many windows and central entry portico. As Andrea Palladio worked in the mid 16th Century this also fits with the description of these as neo-classical. The Palladian style of architecture which became "trendy" in British manor houses in the 17th century is usually itself referred to as a form of neo-classical architecture even then (due to Palladio's reliance on classical Greek architecture for his designs). The style depicted here is much more "European" in form than the British form of Palladian house but I think it still fits that form generally. Hence the inclusion of Palladian elements also suggests to me at least that the buildings would be regarded as neo-classical even though I suspect they are much later than 17th C.

But I freely admit I could be wrong. I am far from an expert - just an interested dilettante who has previously looked at and marveled at the form of architecture in France and Central Europe because it is so different to that which we see here in Australia where old buildings (to the extent that they exist) are always of the British style which is noticeably different.

https://www.widewalls.ch/magazine/french-architecture

Or possibly could be regarded as Central European implementations of what the article refers to as Hausmann Buildings - based on the design he mandated for Paris.

https://mymodernmet.com/haussmann-paris-architecture/

EDIT.

This article (half way down the page linked below under a main heading of "The Restoration (1815–1830)" and a sub heading of "Residential architecture") also points to the Parisian type in this general style being essentially neo classical, or possibly "neo renaissance" which is also mentioned. It includes a photo of a style of townhouse (known in France as a "hôtel particulier") in this style and says of it "The hôtel particulier, or large private house of the Restoration, usually was built in a neoclassical style, based on Greek architecture or the style of Palladio, particularly in the new residential quarters of Nouvelle Athenes and the Square d'Orleans on Rue Taibout (9th arrondissement)......"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Architecture_of_Paris#Residential_architecture

In other words, I think my instincts were right but it looks as if the style predates Haussmann. And most likely spread to Central Europe from there I should think.
 
peterm1 said:
I have seen this style in France and to some extent in parts of Central Europe (including in Hungary).

I think you are right it is not Neo Baroque, and nor is it Rococo - both of which seem to me to be more elaborate with lots of "flourish".

Instead I would tend to think it may be "Neo Classical" or perhaps "French Neo Classical" - this style of apartment building seems to be common in Paris courtesy of Haussmann's modernization of Paris under Napoleon 111 in the mid 19th C. While a lot of Neoclassical architecture (e.g. in institutional buildings) is much more formal, apartment buildings of this form are often seen and I recall seeing this style in Budapest as well, where I understand that the images were made.

It also seems to have some Palladian elements to its design. At least I think so - judging by symmetrical layout of the many windows and central entry portico. As Andrea Palladio worked in the mid 16th Century this also fits with the description of these as neo-classical. The Palladian style of architecture which became "trendy" in British manor houses in the 17th century is usually itself referred to as a form of neo-classical architecture even then. The style depicted here is much more "European" in form than the British form of Palladian house but I think it still fits that form generally. Hence the inclusion of Palladian elements also suggests to me at least that the buildings would be regarded as neo-classical even though I suspect they are much later than 17th C.

But I freely admit I could be wrong. I am far from an expert - just an interested dilettante who has previously looked at and marveled at the form of architecture in France and Central Europe because it is so different to that which we see here in Australia where old buildings (to the extent that they exist) are always of the British style which is noticeable different.

https://www.widewalls.ch/magazine/french-architecture
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After better analyzing various examples I tend to agree that it reminds neo-classical style (Baroque indeed has more “grandeur”). There are some photos of Bucharest building windows elements which are given as neo-classical example and they look pretty similar in style:
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neocl...remia_Grigorescu_from_Bucharest_(Romania).jpg
 
neo-classical style is very popular in Eastern Europe, but those buildings are not "pure" and it's a common thing you can find many borrowings from other styles, generally speaking it's eclectic style. (that's what my wife said, and she's an art historian).

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Thanks for your comments, guys! I've had a look at more samples this weekend and now also think it may be neoclassical, or it is, indeed, an eclectic design. The mysterious elements are the roofline, and that big ornamental slab above the main entrance. Cheers, OtL
 
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