The embassy for the Czech Republic has been a regular participant in Doors Open for the last few years. The Victorian house, which dates to the 1890s, had been a residence and later a club for the Liberal Party of Canada. It has been the Czech embassy since 2000, and a treat to see during Doors Open.
Some of the space is used to display art. I didn't personally get it, but that's me. I have more from here tomorrow.
I would like to see the embassies. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteImpressive - and art is always in the eye of the beholder, so, no worries, right :-)
ReplyDeleteThat house would not be out of place in the UK! Very nice.
ReplyDeleteVery nice house, indeed.
ReplyDeleteA dwarf among the giants ... LOL
ReplyDeleteNice house!
I don't "get" that art either. The fireplace, on the other hand, is a work of art in itself.
ReplyDeleteQuite special because to see that old Victorian house surrounded by modern apartment buildings or offices.
ReplyDeleteI have not been to any embassy. I wonder whether the embassies here are open for viewing.
ReplyDeleteMagnifico o edifício desta embaixada, aproveito para desejar uma boa semana.
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Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
Such a lovely house among all those modern buildings.
ReplyDeleteThat is a pretty house to live in I suppose.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a grand old building.
ReplyDeleteIt is such a treat for the eyes beside the modern buildings!
ReplyDeleteSo enjoying having a look inside these beautiful heritage buildings William, gorgeous details ✨
ReplyDeleteHello, it is a lovely building. Great tour and photos. Wishing you a happy day!
ReplyDelete...I would want to show it off too!
ReplyDeleteVery nice, and I look forward to seeing more of it. :-)
ReplyDelete@Linda: you're welcome.
ReplyDelete@Iris: that's true.
@Lady Fi: the style would fit there.
@Italiafinlandia: that it is.
@Ella: yes, there's no shortage of office buildings downtown.
@John: I certainly agree.
@Jan: that is true.
@Nancy: here some do participate in Doors Open. Some embassies are in places like this. Others either occupy office suites or entire buildings.
@Francisco: thank you.
@Joan: that I agree with.
@Marianne: or work out of.
@David: that it is.
@Laurie: I agree.
@Grace: very much so.
@Eileen: thank you.
@Tom: me too.
@DJan: more tomorrow!
i am with u on that William ... i am not getting that art .. i will try to zoom a bit?? are those tiny people in that frame? i think art is a personal thing ... but it would be nice to sort of get it... like see if you might follow. but i guess it makes the world go around ... having a difference of opinions in the art world. we can not all love the same type. i like unique ... like ones that give ya nature or floral views. abstract ones kind of lose me ...but oh well ... nice to see. ( :
ReplyDeleteIt is such fun to get inside these places!
ReplyDeleteI noticed in the exterior shot that the building is fitted with modern windows. I dare say that also means modern heating/air conditioning as well. Good to see that the architecture is intact, and the fireplaces...a beautiful building
ReplyDeleteOkay I didn't get the art either. It took a minute for me to get what you were talking about and then it clicked as to what you were showing in the photo.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great looking house all squeezed in between those modern buildings.
ReplyDeleteLove that old mantle clock!
ReplyDeleteelle doit sembler insolite à côté des gratte-ciels
ReplyDelete@Beth: thank you.
ReplyDelete@RedPat: it is!
@Barbara: it is quite a place.
@Red: some art has that effect.
@Sharon: that it is.
@Marie: so do I.
@Bergson: thanks!
A very nice place.
ReplyDeleteThe wood in that one photo gives it a very warm feeling.
ReplyDeleteWonderful architecture photos and 1st photo is awesome with juxtaposition of the old with the new ~
ReplyDeleteHappy Day to you,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
It would appear to make a quite cozy embassy.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking building. Like the mantel clock.
ReplyDelete@Bill: that it is.
ReplyDelete@Jeanie: I agree.
@Carol: definitely!
@Revrunner: indeed.
@Happyone: so do I.
It looks like a beautiful space.
ReplyDeleteIt very much is.
DeleteLooks like a great building. Your first photo here is a good one.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteI didn't "get" the artwork either, so you are not alone, William. And I can't honesty say that the interior was especially eye catching, at least to me.
ReplyDeleteIt is to me.
DeleteThe art must have been a gift from someone important. Very neat old building and love this Doors Open event!
ReplyDeleteThat is possible.
DeleteIt looks a very nice place.
ReplyDeleteI think my favourite item is the mantel clock.
All the best Jan
I like that.
DeleteVery pretty.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
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