A detail does not exist in itself, but by definition through a larger whole. However, details have a major influence on the experience of a building, such as jointing and masonry, the treatment of bluestone or applications in joinery. They are not just nice accents, but often essential characteristics of a particular architectural style.
"Details establish a gradual and discreet relationship with the attentive observer."‐ Stefaan Grieten, collection manager
Anonymous 19th century design for a capital
Peter Wittocx, detail drawing consoles, late 19th century
Peter Wittocx, detail drawing chimney, late 19th century
Peter Wittocx, stone cut house Hebbelynck-Galler in Antwerp, c. 1908
Nestor Gerard, iron columns, beams and consoles in the bakery Het Beste Brood in Antwerp, 1909
Jos Smolderen, details exterior and interior for a conference and meeting room, 1908
Eduard Van Steenbergen, student design roof truss, 1907
Joseph Baeckelmans, mosaic floor house Franck in Boechout, 1911
Léon Stynen, ironwork house Derboven in Antwerp, 1925
Léon Stynen, ironwork house Ruyssers in Antwerp, c. 1928
Eduard Van Steenbergen, door handle and window fitting house Gruwez in Liège, c. 1930Would you like to consult an archive?
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