The city house of Groningen is at the heart of the city (grote markt) meaning; big market. It was designed bij architect Jacob Otten Husly.
The city house was built in the place of the middle age wine & town hall that was broken in 1775. The welfare of the city was supported through peat cultivation but did not last for long as they went into huge loss.
In 1792, Husly designed a retrenched design that was done in two fases respectively in 1793-1795 & 1802-1810.
Originally, the building had a U form architectural plan. In 1872 the city fully completed the west-side & the back-side.
In 1962 an extension was built designed by architect Jo Vegter (in Groningen and called the new city house).
Wow this building has a very interesting history. I LOVE the clarity of your photo, the photo is amazing! What type of a camera are you using now?
ReplyDeleteI'm using a Nikon Dslr D7000 & a 35mm lens, which is not really useful for architecture but a for portrait photography.
ReplyDeleteThe photo was enhanced a bit in lightroom that's why it looks really clear.
That's one sweet camera, I just googled it and it looks like it's awesome! I'd say the 35mm lens worked for this photo, the color is fantastic and it's clear, who cares that you had to enhance it a bit, it looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend and it's so awesome seeing you back here again!
Yeah, it's won so many awards! I think I'll have it for some years before I move to a full frame camera.
ReplyDeleteYou're a precious friend and I'm happy to have you as one. Have a wonderful day!
Thank you M, my sentiments exactly! ... now back to work with me, well until my hairdresser shows up on about half an hour! lol
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