Reproductie van een ontwerp van een vooraanzicht van een stadhuis door Emile Desmedt before 1893

Römmler & Jonas made this reproduction of Emile Desmedt's design for a town hall using an unspecified medium, but likely in the late 19th or early 20th century. This architectural rendering evokes the aspirations and civic pride characteristic of burgeoning cities during this time. Designs such as this served to define a city’s identity and reflect its values, but also symbolized power, usually excluding or marginalizing the working class and the poor. The rigid symmetry and imposing scale emphasize governance and authority. There’s a tension, isn't there, between the desire for progress and the preservation of a specific social order? Architectural drawings such as this highlight how buildings shape our experiences and impact our social interactions, embedding and reflecting our culture. This proposed town hall is not just a building; it’s a statement about who has a voice in the city.