Rønnebergbua in Ålesund, Norway
Excerpt from blogg.sorentio.no:
The former sea cabin is full of history and one of the most iconic buildings in Ålesund. It started with fish exports and has since housed a large number of businesses.
Ever since 1812, there has been a trading house here, strategically located in the city's inner harbor. It started with ship owner and fish exporter Carl Rønneberg, who established the company Carl E. Rønneberg & Sons, before the business was eventually taken over by the sons. The company name can be seen in the facade to the south, with the inscription "R & S".
After the city fire in 1904, an extensive reconstruction of the city began, and as a result of the fire, the Storting passed the Murtvang Act. It ensured that many beautiful brick buildings were erected in the city center, and Rønnebergbua, with white natural stone in marble, is among those that stand out in particular.
Before the smoke had settled, help from home and abroad was already on its way to a city in ruins. In a time of recession, many professions and large workforces sought refuge in the city to participate in the reconstruction, including architects who provided solid, fireproof buildings. They were also interested in aesthetics, and the Art Nouveau style prevailed in the city center. Rønnebergbua was completed in 1907. Karl Norum was the architect behind Rønnebergbua.
Then as now, the building has been an architectural gem in the middle of the city, and a favorite photo motif for tourists and people with an interest in architecture. It has been a long time since fish was received and processed here, but there is still a bustling business community in the building, which today is run by Handelshuset Rønneberg, located on the 4th floor.
Rønnebergbua in Ålesund, Norway
Excerpt from blogg.sorentio.no:
The former sea cabin is full of history and one of the most iconic buildings in Ålesund. It started with fish exports and has since housed a large number of businesses.
Ever since 1812, there has been a trading house here, strategically located in the city's inner harbor. It started with ship owner and fish exporter Carl Rønneberg, who established the company Carl E. Rønneberg & Sons, before the business was eventually taken over by the sons. The company name can be seen in the facade to the south, with the inscription "R & S".
After the city fire in 1904, an extensive reconstruction of the city began, and as a result of the fire, the Storting passed the Murtvang Act. It ensured that many beautiful brick buildings were erected in the city center, and Rønnebergbua, with white natural stone in marble, is among those that stand out in particular.
Before the smoke had settled, help from home and abroad was already on its way to a city in ruins. In a time of recession, many professions and large workforces sought refuge in the city to participate in the reconstruction, including architects who provided solid, fireproof buildings. They were also interested in aesthetics, and the Art Nouveau style prevailed in the city center. Rønnebergbua was completed in 1907. Karl Norum was the architect behind Rønnebergbua.
Then as now, the building has been an architectural gem in the middle of the city, and a favorite photo motif for tourists and people with an interest in architecture. It has been a long time since fish was received and processed here, but there is still a bustling business community in the building, which today is run by Handelshuset Rønneberg, located on the 4th floor.