the imposing old building on the opposite side, number 14, featuring an oriel, a renaissance frieze, and a baroque portal was built in 1888 to the design of isak gustaf clason, an architect known for the uninhibited use of historical styles from various epochs for different commissions – the 'nordic renaissance' of the nordic museum on djurgården is arguably the best example. the façade, unaltered except for the pediments over the doors removed in 1966, was inspired by the buildings of the old town, and the eclectic pioneering style of the architect is regarded as a first decisive step away from the well-established manners of the 19th century to rebuild old structures using the cast iron constructions introduced throughout the city during this time (see riddarholmskyrkan). the façade is full of quotations from various historical periods, together humbly adapting to the heterogeneous environment, while the large stone vaults are adjusting the relation between the street and the interior.