Lyon Presqu'Ile, Immeuble 28 rue de la République

This building is an example of the work of Fryderyk Giniez: one finds here the neo-Byzantine influence of the architect, an example of the Orientalist movement in Lyon instigated by the architect Pierre Bossan (Fourviere Basilica). This influence can be particularly seen in the bay frames. In Lyon, there are a lot of wall bays; it is a real feature of Lyon's architecture. There are more empty bays than full; decorations and framework break up the monotony of the bare walls. The abundance of bays had gradually faded out by the late nineteenth century.