Shamshin revenue house, Art Nouveau revenue house in Arbat District, Russia.
The Shamshin Revenue House is an Art Nouveau building located in Moscow's Arbat District. Its facade features carefully crafted stone elements and organic forms that were typical of early 20th-century design.
The building was constructed in 1909 during a period of economic growth in Moscow. It reflects how the Arbat District transformed from a residential area for nobility into a commercial center.
The corner turret above the round bay window echoes the belvedere of the neighbouring Pashkov House, and the corner bay rests on a pseudo-column whose capital is carved with burdock leaves. The frieze relief repeats the motif of the lost ribbon balcony, and the entrance vestibule, stair railing and lift doors finished in imitation mahogany survive.
The building is situated in a lively area with good public transportation access and many restaurants nearby. Visitors can reach the site easily and use it as a base for exploring other locations in the neighborhood.
The building was originally a revenue house, a building type that combined residential apartments with commercial rental spaces. This function was typical for Moscow in the early 1900s and shows how property owners generated income.
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