An Old Outbuilding Converted from a Servants' House into a Technical School Administration

Hello to all! Recent developments are depressing to say the least. It remains to be hoped that soon everything will start to return to normal. But the consequences will remain for years to come. One way or another, we continue to study the architecture of the region and share interesting stories about it. The Kozell-Poklevski estate, which I talked about in previous posts, is the main building of the estate complex. But there is an equally interesting building nearby - the Two-Story Outbuilding. This building had the function of a house, a kitchen and a dining room for servants. The appearance of the Universal Outbuilding dates back to 1890.

On the left is the Outbuilding building, and on the right is the Manor

The building of the wing or house-dining room for servants was built in a style similar to the manor. But apparently it was not reconstructed. Despite this, for a building that is about 130 years old, the outbuilding looks good. The only thing that has changed since then is the purpose of this building. Unlike the Manor, the wing is not a museum, but is used as a technical school administration building. Thus, over the course of history, the house of servants and the canteen turned into the house of administration. Social studies classes are sometimes held on the ground floor.

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, many dreamed of working as a servant to a wealthy family. It was prestigious to live in the Wing building, as many considered this place a miniature copy of the estate. Even now, this building looks somewhat pompous. Part of the outbuilding in which the servants lived has two floors and a large room in the attic. In fact, I would say that the building has three floors. Among other things, the presence of a balcony on the second floor stands out. The servants lived in excellent conditions.

The one-story part of the building is the former premises of the dining room and kitchen. Apparently now it is a warehouse and a study room. Various architectural elements were used in the external design of the wing. The combination of white elements at the corners and around the red brick windows gives the building a stunning look. It is hard to imagine that the outbuilding was originally intended for the needs of servants.

An interesting decision of the architect to install a lot of metal pins on the roof. This repeats the style of the estate building, gives an unusual look to the roof and prevents pigeons from sitting there. Practical use in combination with style, I liked it.

As I already wrote that this building was originally intended for servants. after the revolution, the building passed into the hands of the Bolsheviks and was used as a warehouse, and after the Second World War it fell into disrepair. Only relatively recently it began to conduct technical school classes, and then the administration was located. But the long history of this remarkable building does not end there.

Judging by the stories of local guides, the lodge will soon change its function again. In the future, it is planned to be restored and possibly turned into a small hotel with its own kitchen. An interesting decision, as it could become a popular place for tourists who want to live in a historic building and enjoy the old cuisine. I hope that these plans really become a reality. In the meantime, the only guest living in an old lodge is a cat, who was sheltered by the administration of the technical school.

Photo information:
Author: @danny.green
Camera: Nikon D5200
Location: Krasny Bereg, Belarus

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