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The façade is symmetrical yet lively, with tall, narrow arched windows that emphasize verticality. The upper floors are painted in a deep earthy tone, contrasted by the crisp white of the ground level, creating visual depth. The ground-floor windows and main entrance feature finely crafted wooden frames with delicate muntin patterns, evoking a warm and artisanal feel typical of Scandinavian Art Nouveau. The grand central entrance is framed by a rounded arch with detailed stonework, including a sculpted keystone face—an ornamental flourish often seen in the style.

Above, the façade is animated by a stepped gable with small arched openings, lending a distinctive silhouette against the sky. The central balcony features decorative wrought-iron railings, another hallmark of the period’s craftsmanship. The two corner towers, topped with pointed spires and finials, add a picturesque, almost fairy-tale quality that blends Jugendstil’s romanticism with elements of late 19th-century eclecticism.

Location: Løvenvoldgata 8, 6002 Ålesund, Norway

Website: https://1904.no/