Hauptplatz 18
Architectural Overview | Key Features
– Symmetrical south facade: overlooks the main square
– Three storeys
– Red-tiled saddle roof with four dormers
– Two fire parapets
– First-floor: windows framed with stucco surrounds
– Second-floor: four evenly spaced rectangular windows
– Early 19th-century stylistic influence
Detailed Architectural Description
Facade Orientation
The south facade overlooks the main square.
Introduction
The townhouse at Hauptplatz 18 forms part of the continuous historical frontage on Friesach’s main square. Today, the ground floor is occupied by a modern banking institution, while the upper storeys preserve the building’s original architectural character.
Architectural Features
Storeys
The townhouse has three storeys and an attic level.
Roof
The red-tiled saddle roof is typical of the roofscape of Friesach’s terraced houses. Four dormers add elegance to the roof. Two fire parapets rise above the sides of the townhouse.
Symmetrical Elements
The facade is symmetrically composed, with evenly aligned window axes.
Ground Floor
A modern shopfront features three large display windows and a side entrance.
First Floor
The first-floor windows are framed with stucco surrounds. The central windows have segmental pediments; the outer ones are triangular.
Second Floor
The second floor has four evenly spaced rectangular windows, each adorned with a flower box.
Architectural Style Influence vs Architectural Features
The facade reveals early 19th-century stylistic influence, visible in the symmetry, proportions, and ornamental detailing. The alternating pediments and refined window framing express an urban elegance typical of Carinthian townhouses of the period. While the ground floor has been modernised for commercial use, the upper storeys retain their historical character, ensuring visual harmony within the Hauptplatz ensemble.
