Nr.1 is the first to greet us, at the corner
of Alberta iela and Antonija iela. At first glance up, it seems
more large than grand, much less ornate than some of its neighbors, more
content in a quiet sort of elegance. That's until you realize that Nr.1
was not built to face out on Alberta iela, but to face out on
Antonija iela, to compete with its neighbors there.
Looking down Antonija iela, a completely
different picture presents itself. Here we behold the grand facade, each floor
opening on to its own open-air portico. An oval balcony, with its ornate
ironwork, gracefully punctuates the facade's focal point, providing context to
scale.
Gallery
Riga's Jugendstil Grandeur
