Residence of Architect Francisco Augusto Silva Rocha, house on Rua do Carmo, 12 and 14.

Category: Civil Architecture > House

District: Aveiro > Aveiro > Aveiro > Carmo

Location

Rua do Carmo, nºs 12 and 14, in Aveiro.

Art Nouveau Architecture

The house reflects the artistic style of the time, with personal influences from the architect. Decorative elements of vegetal inspiration stand out, such as tiles and arches on doors and balconies.

Notable Details

The building's entrance presents an original solution, with asymmetry between the door and the window, creating a touch of elegance. The decorative elements merge, creating an atmosphere of represented nature.

House Structure

The house is a single-family Art Nouveau construction, with two floors. The main facade displays tile panels with peacocks and floral motifs.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt