Palais des Consuls, Art Deco building in Rouen, France.
Palais des Consuls is an Art Deco building in Rouen with a monumental stone facade overlooking the Seine, featuring a noble ground floor with residential levels above. The structure houses senior apartments, hotel rooms of different star ratings, and social housing units.
Built between 1952 and 1956, it replaced an earlier structure from 1743 that was destroyed during bombing raids in May 1944. This reconstruction in modern style marked a fresh start for this riverside location.
The interior was designed by André Arbus and Jacques Adnet, with metalwork by Raymond Subes and sculptural reliefs by Maurice de Bus. These creative details shape how visitors experience the building's spaces.
Access from the street is straightforward, and the riverside location makes it pleasant to explore. The interior spaces are well-organized, and a visit fits easily into a walk along the Seine.
Four architects collaborated on the design, which was less common for large post-war projects of this era. This partnership between Pierre Chirol, Robert Flavigny, François Herr, and Roger Pruvost brought varied design approaches to a single building.
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