Cogels-Osylei, street in Antwerp, Belgium
Cogels-Osylei is a street in Antwerp known for its row of distinctive residential buildings showcasing different architectural styles. The houses display a range of design approaches spanning from late 19th-century ornamental design to early 20th-century modern forms.
The street developed during Antwerp's expansion in the late 1800s, when affluent residents commissioned new villas in this area. Multiple architects designed the individual houses, which explains the range of styles found along the street.
The street is easily accessible on foot and sits in a residential area with clear sightlines from the sidewalk. Walking through during daylight hours lets you see the architectural details of each building most clearly.
The houses were designed by private owners according to their personal tastes, creating an unusually mixed streetscape. This organic patchwork of architectural styles makes it rare to find two neighboring buildings that resemble each other.
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