In the Yenidze, harmonic contrasts collide together to create its unique character \u2013 an oriental architecture in an otherwise Baroque environment. It combines both Islamic and European style architectural elements whilst exhibiting both a workplace and a recreational\/ leisure culture. It is outside mosque and inside office building.<\/p>\n
The construction, originally inspired by oriental architecture in 1909, served as an advertising platform for the oriental tobacco and cigarette factory owned by the manufacturer and builder Hugo Zietz. While cigarette manufacturing stretched over five floors, relaxation and recreational areas for the workers could be found in the glazed dome of the building. Prior to the war, an illuminated sign saying \u201cSalem Aleikum\u201d – may peace be with you – would greet passing train passengers.<\/p>\n
The Yenidze is not a rigid copy of a real mosque: its architecture combines art nouveau with Moorish elements. From the outset, the entrance portal, with its Arabic shapes such as the pillars and masonry, gets visitors in the right mood for the prestigious interior of the Yenidze. The entrance hall itself exhibits mainly red and grey granite. The front of the building, designed in the style of art nouveau, consists of granite, colourful concrete building blocks, bricks and painted plaster. It displays rich ornaments and is decorated with colourful mosaic inlays made from special tiles and red-white bands of artificial sandstone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Built in the style of a mosque in 1909, the Yenidze would serve as an advertising platform for the oriental tobacco and cigarette factory of its constructor Hugo Zietz. While cigarette manufacturing stretched over five floors, relaxation and recreational areas for the workers could be found in the glazed dome of the building.<\/p>\n
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