Carolus Magnus, Cogels Osy Lei 6 - 12
J. Bilmeyer and J. Van Riel. 1897, Neo-Roman Eclecticism Carolus Magnus, the series of houses in Cogels Osy Lei, is one of the most remarkable in Antwerp. Here the famous architect duo achieved one of their masterpieces. The building is a neo-roman style inspired by the architecture in the time of Emperor Charles the Great (800 AC). The rough and massif forms are in contrast with fine mosaics and wrought iron. Typically roman round-bow-windows and pillars give you the impression that the architect was not able to create big spaces. This is untrue, as this structure is neo-roman and the arches are only used as decoration. The classical facade with a neo-roman gallery has two polygonal heavy looking Watch Towers. On the roof you can see what has been left of the great emperor, Charles the Great's statue. 
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