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Bathing Kiosk in course of construction for the Viceroy of Egypt, 1858. Creator: Unknown
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Bathing Kiosk in course of construction for the Viceroy of Egypt, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Bathing Kiosk in course of construction for the Viceroy of Egypt, 1858....now being constructed in London...and which, after having been completely fitted together here, will be shipped in pieces for the Nile...The foundations will consist of iron cylinders sunk deeply into the sandy bed of the river...there will be a circular verandah surrounding the building...In the centre a square space is to be allotted to the bath...to be suspended from the centre of the dome by a richly-ornamented chain, which will pass along the top over concealed pulleys, and then be attached to winding machinery - the object being to suit the level of the bath to that of the water of the Nile...The various rooms will be lighted in the daytime by windows with glass casements, provided with louvre shutters to shade off the sun, but at night they will he illuminated by elegant chandeliers suspended from the ceiling...The main part of the building will be of iron and glass...The style is as near an approach as possible to the Saracenic...if we conceive the brilliancy of an Eastern sun, and the clearness of an Eastern atmosphere, we may imagine the effect of this kiosk glittering with its reflection in the waters of the most classical river in the world'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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This photograph depicts the Bathing Kiosk under construction for the Viceroy of Egypt in 1858. The structure, now being assembled in London, was an engineering marvel of its time, designed to be dismantled and shipped in pieces to the Nile. The foundation of the kiosk was to be built using deep-sunk iron cylinders to ensure stability in the sandy riverbed. The circular verandah surrounding the building was intended to provide a tranquil space for the Viceroy to relax and bathe in the Nile's refreshing waters. The central bathing area was to be suspended from the dome by an intricately ornamented chain, which would pass over concealed pulleys and be attached to winding machinery, allowing the bath to adjust to the water level of the Nile. The various rooms were to be illuminated during the day by windows with glass casements and louvre shutters to shield from the intense sun, while at night, elegant chandeliers suspended from the ceiling would provide illumination. The main part of the building was to be made of iron and glass, with a design inspired by the Saracenic style. Imagining the brilliance of an Eastern sun and the clarity of an Eastern atmosphere, one can envision the stunning reflection of this kiosk in the waters of the most classical river in the world. This photograph offers a glimpse into the grandeur and innovation of the Victorian era's architectural endeavors.
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