Verrayon House Explained

Verrayon House
Native Name:Verrayons Gård
Architectural Style:Rococo
Location:Copenhagen. Denmark
Coordinates:55.6806°N 12.5896°W
Completion Date:1769
Architect:Nicolasi Wigtved

The Verrayon House (Danish: Verrayons Gård)is a Rococo, bourgeoisie townhouse located at Lille Strandstræde 6 in central Copenhagen, Denmark. It was listed by the Danish Heritage Agency in the Danish national registry of protected buildings in 1943.

Architecture

The building is four bays wide and consists of three storeys, Mansard roof and cellar. The windows are placed in slightly recessed sections. Decorative elements include demi-circular (en plein cintre) blind arches are found above the windows of the bel étage.[1] [2] Corbels support the main cornice.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: København, Lille Strandstræde 6, Verrayon's Hus. arkark.dk. 11 December 2016.
  2. Web site: Klassicisme arkitektur: 1770 - 1850. -raadgivning.dk. 11 December 2016.