Completed in the early 30s by architect and designer pierre chareau, bertrand took it on himself to recreate it in 3d as real as possible resembling the original. Nov 04, 2016 the virtual splendor of pariss glass house. It is vital that the methodology of the ee is tailored to. The primary materials used were steel, glass, and glass block. Playing with space, light and scale, this theatrical house is an unexpected mix of engineering and poetry. This pierre chareau sofa was originally designed in 1923 for the set of marcel lherbiers film linhumaine. Jean dalsace and his wife annie in 1931 and was covered previously in treehugger here. Jean dalsace, a communist gynecologist, and his wealthy wife, annie bernheim, commissioned the architect and furniture maker pierre chareau to build them a residence with space for a doctors office. See available design, sculpture, and seating for sale and learn about the artist. Shop authentic pierre chareau furniture and other pierre chareau furniture from the worlds best dealers. Pierre chareau s wasnt truly inducted as a master of design, however, until the completion of his most ambitious and avantgarde project yet.
Moreover, the dramatic effects produced by light on the building emphasized the subjective element of architecture. Dominique vellay, the granddaughter of the original client, tells here for the first time the story of her grandmothers relationship with the architect and this inventive house. While chareau s design made use of modern materials, it was not as severe as some modernist houses of the 1920s. Approach an original investigation into the stylistic similarities in the architecture of these two buildings. After racking up money as a commodities trader in the mid1970s, he. Jean dalsace and his wife, who had bought the site initially being an 18th century hotel particulier in paris.
Futagawa, yukio edited and photographed by, and bauchet, bern on. Created in collaboration with bernard bijvoet and louis dalbet, the facade was made of a wall of translucent glass while interiors could be continuously modified thanks to. It is a structure of glass blocks and steel by pierre chareau, and occupies part of an 18thcentury courtyard on the left bank. Chareaus most fervent supporters were a small coterie of cultivated, upper. Built in 1932, it was the collective brainchild of french interior architect pierre chareau, dutch architect bernard bijvoet and french metal craftsman louis dalbet fusing as one. It is hidden from all views except for the courtyard. Chareau was a modernist architect who also designed furniture, particularly wood and metal pieces. It was commissioned by a french doctor called jean dalsace, who owned the site. It is decorated with abstract forms that resemble a fragmented cubist composition. Their vision was a combination of a progressivethinking.
In 1928, chareau was commissioned to build this private residence in an eighteenthcentury paris courtyard. Dalsaces clinic, their private living quarters, and space to entertain. This masterpiece of modern architecture used primary industrial materials such as steel, glass, and the famous concentric glass blocks. Jean and annie dalsace, political socialites interested in the avant garde, wished to create a building housing space for dr. It is a home to the couple aswell as functioning as a space for dr. Pierre chareau avec l architecte bernard bijvoet et lartisanferronnier louis dalbet, a. Dalsaces gynecological practice on its ground floor. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. A house of glass in paris, the architect and building. Born on august 4, 1883 in bordeaux, france, he attended the ecole nationale superieure des beauxarts at the age of 17, going on to achieve notable success within both architecture and furniture design. Constructed in the early modern style of architecture, the houses design emphasized three primary traits.
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