In the heart of Moscow, at the crossroads of Malaya
Nikitskaya and Spiridonievsky is located the Maxim Gorky's apartment-museum .
But this house is more popular because of its unique layout
and decor. It was built by architect Schechtel in 1901. This is true embodiment of Art Nouveau.
Just want to say, I'm not big fan of this
style, but this house, without a doubt, could be called an architectural
monument.
Unfortunately the front door closed for visitors and you
come inside through the back door.
The
first thing you notice, when got inside, is the staircase. This is
the main and most memorable feature of the house ,logical center and rooms are curled around it. Staircase made of white marble and epitomizes wave.
Generally the architect was inspired by the underwater world. From this idea chandelier made in the shape of jellyfish, doorknobs like seahorses and ceiling
moldings.
The residence is filled with
an abundance of details. For example
marble bench, at the beginning of the staircase, with heater on the left side, to
prevent freezing on the cold stone.
Architect seems a fan of secluded and secret places, such as this
balcony between two sectors , it is not easy to guess how to get inside.
My attention was cutch by stunning beauty of
parquet in the one room, on the first floor. It is made of black oak with
special technology. Oak is cut at an angle of 30 degrees, which provides
durability and unique texture.
In my opinion, Schechtel gave vent to imagination and not particularly
bother about layout and functionality of living areas. Most of the rooms are
very small and communicating.
After rising to the second floor, recall about Gorky. Here there
are two rooms dedicated to his life.
I never cease to amaze features of the Soviet
exhibition design. Why did they choose this color of paint? Why this awful
poster in the corner?Was it accidental choice? Or somebody thought about it?
Anyway, it is time to change this way of thinking,
Iron Curtain been destroyed long ago.
Come back to the art nouveau, this house it worth to
see, because its uniqueness.
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