In 1908, in the center of the Rogozhskaya Yamschitsko-Staroobryadcheskaya settlement, known for its strictness and simplicity, manufacturer K. Gryaznov commissioned architect K.K. Kaiser, who also designed buildings on Nikitsky Boulevard, 13 and Shchepkina Street, 18, to alter the facade of his house built in the 19th century. The architect chose the popular Art Nouveau style of the time.
The facade of the house features characteristic smooth lines of decor, a large cornice overhang, intricate bracket forms, and ceramic tile cladding. It is adorned with masks and female heads, which were common in Moscow's Art Nouveau. However, there are also unique features: several masks depict stern male faces with thick mustaches, likely reflecting the strict patriarchal lifestyle of the house's owner.
In the center of the facade is a cartouche with the monogram of the letter 'G', the initial of the owner's surname. The entrance arch is also beautifully designed.
The building is topped with a charming dormer window under the roof, which served as an exit to the roof and also provided lighting and ventilation for the attic spaces.
The building has been restored.
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