Bellow are a few examples of Art Deco style courtyard gates from diverse areas of Bucharest. They embellish ordinary 1930s properties and give an idea about a long lost gentler and more sophisticated age, before the onset of the destructive war time years and long decades of communist dictatorship and chaotic post-communist transition.
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I endeavor through this daily 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 