Artus Court in Toruń is located in the Old Town Square at number 6. It was built in 1889-1891, according to a design by the city's building councilor Rudolph Schmidt. Styleof the building is described as Dutch Neo-Renaissance, the facade is three-story, faced with brick with significant use of red sandstone (first floor, decorative details), significantly scaled in relation to the neighboring Market Square buildings. In addition to Neo-Renaissance motifs, references to the original Gothic-Renaissance building of Artus Court are also present - slightly arched windows and rustication on the first floor, overhanging turrets flanking the facade, blanking crowning the building. The whole is covered with a high hipped roof, the silhouette of which is clearly visible in the skyline of Toruń. Currently, the first floor is used for commercial purposes, and the remaining floors are used for cultural purposes (Artus Court Cultural Center). History[edit] The current building occupies the site of three medieval plots. On one of them stood the original Artus Court, built between 1385 and 1386. It was then called the Society House. In 1466 the Second Peace of Torun was signed here. The building was later rebuilt and repaired, especially in the 17th century, when rich painting decoration of the facade was done. The interior on the first floor, divided by two columns, was covered by a vaulted ceiling. The building was demolished in the early 19th century. In May 1826, the second Artus Court was completed, designed by the city builder Heckert. It had a modest classicist, five-story, five-axis façade decorated with pilasters in great order. The second Artus Court and the neighboring building were demolished in 1889, and the current building was constructed in their place.
Michal - 12.08.2008
