Casa de Fernandini, Cultural heritage building in historic center, Lima, Peru.
Casa de Fernandini is a building at the corner of Jr. Ucayali and Jr. Rufino Torrico in central Lima with a two-story facade, wrought-iron railings, and decorative mosaics. Inside, spacious salons with stucco work and glass paintings are arranged around a central room topped by an iron and glass lamppost.
The house was designed in 1913 by architect Claude Sahut during the period when European architectural styles shaped residential buildings across Lima. It represents a transition point between traditional and modern design approaches in early-20th-century Peruvian architecture.
The building blends Rococo elements in its ornamental stonework with Art Nouveau details in wooden carpentry, railings, and stained glass throughout. Walking through the rooms, visitors notice how these European styles shaped the decorative choices from floor to ceiling.
The house is located in the historic center near Teatro Municipal and functions as a house museum with regular cultural activities and exhibitions. Visitors can explore the interior rooms and view the various salons with their decorations.
The ceiling of the central room is topped by a rare combination of cast-iron framework and glass roof that casts natural light onto all surrounding salons. This skylight system was an innovative solution for lighting interior spaces during the early 20th century.
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