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1908, Architect Eizen Laube. Alberta iela, 11.















1909, Eizen Laube. Lacplesa iela 51.
This is one of Eizens Laube's masterpieces. Unusually dynamic artistic expression of the building with a massive corner turret
is based on a synthesis of National Romanticism and "Perpendicular" Art Nouveau. The bay window on the corner part of the
facade fronting Alecsandra Caka iela is crowned with a hammered copper frieze depictin an ethnographic sun motif. The building
has two stairwells. Each storey contains three comfortable four to five room apartments. In the largest corner apartment there
are entrances from both stairwells.(c) Janis Krastins, Art nouveau buildings in Riga.













1908, Eizen Laube. Brivibas iela 62.
The asymmetrical composition of the facade with its diversely shaped bay windows and high gables is a dominant feature
of this picturesque National Romanticism building. Decorative relief of Latvian ethnographic motifs interpreted in soft lines
are characteristic of Eizen Laube's personal artistic style. Reliefs symbolizing architecture and sculpture are cut into the brick
surface of the two pilasters on the ground floor.(c) Janis Krastins, Art nouveau buildings in Riga.














1905, August Reinberg
This building was the architect's own residence and was designed by himself. Various romanticized elements in historical
styles and Art Nouveau sculptural details are balanced in the asymmetrical composition of its facade.
On the side facade facing the garden are inscribed the words "Arbeit ist des Buergers Zierd" (Work is a man's crowning glory).
(c) Janis Krastins, Art nouveau buildings in Riga.



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