The street fence in the above photograph models the upper deck guard of an ocean cruise liner, a predilect theme of the Art Deco architectural style, and is in tone with the motifs displayed by the building which it surrounds, a remarkable modernist design Art Deco apartment block with two glazed stair towers, which I described in an article here in January this year. I like how the street fence itself follows the street curvature (there is a roundabout), a fact suggesting even more poignantly the streamlined body of an ocean liner.
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I endeavor through this series of daily articles to inspire appreciation of the historic houses of Romania, a virtually undiscovered, but fascinating chapter of European architectural history and heritage.
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If you plan acquiring a historic property in Romania or start a renovation project, I would be delighted to advice you in sourcing the property, specialist research, planning permissions, restoration project management, etc. To discuss your particular plan please see my contact details in the Contact page of this weblog.
Valentin Mandache, architectural historian 