Hauptplatz 15
History
The building at Hauptplatz 15 was the residence of the town parish priest in 1651.
During the 18th century, the property was owned by a family of saddlers.
Its facade was later remodelled in the Secessionist style, giving the property a distinguished and representative appearance.
Architectural History
The building at Hauptplatz 15 originated from two pre-existing medieval houses that were structurally unified in the 16th century.
Architectural Features | Exterior
Horizontal Articulation
The three-storeyed facade is articulated by a profiled string course separating the ground floor from the upper floors.
Vertical Articulation
The upper storeys are defined by four vertically aligned window axes arranged in an asymmetrical composition.
Upper-Floor Windows
The upper floor windows are framed by plaster surrounds crafted in a Secessionist design.
Ground Floor
The ground floor features a segmental-arched portal, flanked by arched shopfront openings. An arched passageway occupies the easternmost axis.
Roof
The building is capped by a gable roof. Two gable dormers face the main square.
Medieval Passageway
At the easternmost axis, a passageway connects the main square with the church square.
It is covered by a barrel vault with lunette caps dating from the 16th century.
The side walls, however, belong to the late 13th century, bearing witness to the building’s long architectural history.
