Design
Gresham Palace is a good example of Art Nouveau architecture, especially in the manner of the Vienna Secessionists. Secessionists generally used relatively little ornament, and emphasized architectural form. The Gresham Palace exemplifies this style with its smooth façade that attracts attention mainly to the curved roofline, the bay windows and the pilasters along the front of the building. The palace also features beautiful ironwork, including two magnificent peacock sculptures at the gate of the courtyard, which are typical of Art Nouveau.
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