Symposius

English translation

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Description

Introduction

Built in 1880 a double TOWNHOUSE in rich Neo-Renaissance style located at Lucasbolwerk, forming part of a series of similar properties.

Description

Asymmetrical, cellared double property of two storeys and with shingles covered flat hipped roof parallel to the street. Nine-bay wide cornice-topped facade built in red and black brick, plaster, artificial and natural stone, with slightly projecting fourth and fifth bay from the left, built up to a neck gable and projecting right bay, with oriel with richly executed neck gable roof dormer. First storey with ashlar base and rounded arch windows with leaded fanlights and keystones with various heads. In the second and seventh bay a wing panel under fanlight, executed with pilaster setting with renaissance motifs. To the right in the lintel the (not original) name "Symposion" in neo-renaissance frame. Between the window heads ornamental wall anchors. Between the first and second storey a broad white-plastered band with at the height of both the projecting part and the oriel strapwork motifs. Second storey with rectangular sash windows with divided fanlight with basket arch-shaped stretch and keystones with various types of heads. Furthermore amongst others brick courses and between the windows built-in Ionic pilasters, resting on heavy, worked consoles. Facade termination by cornice. Left neck gable encloses two T-windows with amongst others brick courses, clawtucks, on either side of a diamond head under a pediment. Oriel on heavy, with strapwork decorated consoles, Ionic pilasters, applied strapwork motifs and a richly decorated neck gable in which a sash window divided into four parts. Furthermore two roof dormers with a sash window between pilasters under a semicircular pediment.

Interior with many original details, amongst others in Lucas Bolwerk 7 on the ground floor a front and back room with stucco ceilings, panelling of doors and windows, doors with painted panels and leaded glass motifs and chimneys. Furthermore on the ground floor kitchen with various cupboards. First floor likewise with front and back room with amongst others stucco ceilings, mouldings, panelling of doors and windows and various small chimneys. Attic storey with amongst others wall cupboards and small chimneys. Original staircase with amongst others on the second storey some niches (Palladian motif).

Interior of number 8

Assessment

Double residence of general importance for its architectural historical value as a well-preserved and rich example of Dutch Neo-Renaissance and for its urban planning value as part of a character-defining ensemble of similar properties.

Cultural-historical description

In 1872 the municipality of Utrecht purchased the land on which older buildings and a hospital had previously stood. The aim was to achieve decent development along Lucas Bolwerk. The municipality sold the plots at a minimum price on the condition that the properties to be built would have at least a cellar and three storeys.

The other properties at Lucas Bolwerk date from almost all these years. The remaining ensembles were amongst others designed by architect van Lunteren.