Bahnhofstraße 1
Architectural Description
The building located at Bahnhofstraße 1 presents itself as a finely preserved Bürgerhaus, a classic example of Carinthian urban architecture, dating from the early 19th-century period.
The facade is symmetrically composed and displays distinct Baroque characteristics. Its warm ochre exterior is highlighted by white architectural detailing, which defines the edges of the structure and emphasises both vertical and horizontal articulation.
On the upper storey, four rectangular windows are framed with decorative stucco surrounds, complete with bracketed window cornices, all indicative of Late Baroque-inspired ornamentation, though executed with restraint. Beneath each window sits a simple wrought-iron flower box.
The central axis of the building is subtly emphasised by two large, stucco cartouches flanking the central windows. The roofline is enlivened by four dormer windows.
The ground floor features imitated rustication and four openings. Three openings are rectangular, while an arched doorway is positioned to the right.
1 string course | 2 window cornice | 3 console |
4 decorated surround | 5 wrought-iron flower box |
6 cornice | 7 plasterwork panel
Details of the Window Section
String Course – A narrow horizontal band visible above the window section.
Window Cornice – The projecting element above the window, lending the composition a classical note.
Console – A single, decorative bracket positioned centrally under the window cornice, giving it visual support.
Decorated Surround – The window is framed with a pronounced, rusticated plaster surround.
Wrought-Iron Flower Box – A wrought-iron feature mounted below the sill, combining utility with ornamental refinement.
Cornice – A horizontally projecting moulding below the window and marking the upper termination of its design.
Plasterwork Panel – The smooth plaster field beneath the window and above the lower cornice, providing balance within the composition.
The window design at Bahnhofstraße 1 reflects a refined blend of Neoclassical and late Historicist influences. The rusticated plaster surround and console-supported cornice recall the vocabulary of classical architecture, while the warm ochre facade and wrought-iron flower box lend the composition a Biedermeier charm. Together, these elements create an elegant yet restrained urban facade, characteristic of 19th-century Central European townhouses.
