Lululaund, Romanesque Revival mansion in Bushey, United Kingdom.
Description
Lululaund was a Romanesque Revival mansion in Bushey featuring walls of white Bavarian tufa stone and red sandstone. Two crenellated towers framed the entrance, connected by a broad segmental arch.
History
American architect Henry Hobson Richardson designed the house in 1886 as payment for a portrait painted by artist Hubert von Herkomer. The building was completed in 1894.
Culture
The interior spaces featured a dining room with carved relief decorations, a music room with dark wood paneling, and bedrooms where copper ceiling details and gold-leaf wall finishes displayed exceptional craftsmanship.
Practical
The building stood until 1939 when it was demolished and its materials were salvaged. The stone and other materials removed were later incorporated into the construction of nearby Bovingdon Airfield during World War II.
Did you know?
The building was the only example of Henry Hobson Richardson's work in Britain and showcased his personal take on French Romanesque design. Richardson blended American Romanesque Revival features with European architectural traditions in this singular commission.
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