Maison de Verre, Modern residential architecture in Saint-Thomas-d'Aquin, France.
The building uses translucent glass blocks, steel frames and mechanical installations to create three residential levels with movable partitions, rotating panels and adjustable elements that adapt according to occupant requirements.
Pierre Chareau designed the residence between 1928 and 1932 for Dr. Jean Dalsace and integrated a medical practice on the ground floor, working with metalworker Louis Dalbet to execute the movable components.
This residence demonstrates an important shift in French building practices by integrating industrial materials with private living spaces and influenced the development of modern architecture in Europe during the early 1930s.
Tours of the private residence at 31 Rue Saint-Guillaume require advance reservations through the official website for access to interior spaces, with guided visits offered only on select dates throughout the year.
The building preserves its original equipment including retractable cabinets, folding sinks and a sliding glass curtain between living area and library, all operating without electric systems but controlled through weights and counterweights.
Location: Saint-Thomas-d'Aquin
Architectural style: Art Deco
Address: Rue Saint-Guillaume
Phone: +33145449121
Website: http://paris-promeneurs.com/Architecture-moderne/La-Maison-de-verre
GPS coordinates: 48.85391,2.32799
Latest update: December 22, 2025 13:02
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