This is Rudolf Steiner House, built between 1926 and 1937, a unique example of Expressionist architecture in London. As far as I am aware I think this is the only expressionist building in London. The house was designed by the architect Montague Wheeler. The building takes its inspiration from the work of Rudolf Steiner(1861-1925)
Steiner was an Austrian-born spiritualist, lecturer, and founder of anthroposophy of, a movement based on the notion that there is a spiritual world comprehensible to pure thought but accessible only to the highest faculties of mental knowledge. BritannicaIt is an unusual building but I really liked the way it flowed with the numerous curved lines. Parts of it reminded me of Gaudi's buildings in Barcelona.
The sculptural staircase
No lines are repeated. This is the floor.
Rudolf Steiner House is home to many activities and events throughout the year, all of which are open to the public, as are the Library and Bookshop. In 2008/9 a lot of work was done on the property to comply with health and safety regulations. A new kitchen and cafe were also created.
The main feature in the cafe is a central supporting wooden pillar. The pillar has inserts of the seven planetary woods: Ash/Sun, Oak/Mars, Sycamore/Jupiter, Hornbeam/Saturn, Cherry/Moon, Elm/Mercury, Birch/Venus.
The windows and the stairs are just so incredible to look at
ReplyDeleteThe exterior is unusual but only the third exterior photo hints at what is to come, and that's an absolutely stunning interior, the like of which I've never seen. Thank you so much for showing us.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful fluid lines. Just looking at the pictures brings pleasure.
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful - so much to entrance and stimulate.
ReplyDeleteThe exterior is interesting in shapes but that interior, especially the staircase, is stunning. It does look unique.
ReplyDeleteA very unusual building, I enjoyed seeing your photographs.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
The building shapes to me look like a mix of art nouveau and art deco but it's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteA fascinating place!
ReplyDeleteWow. Not what I expected at all. I see the similarities to Gaudi.
ReplyDeleteSure does have similarities with Gaudi Buildings. Looks like a great place to visit.
ReplyDeleteSuch an interesting and fascinating place to visit. Thankyou for sharing. Enjoy the rest of your week and thankyou for visiting my blog this week.
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