Banque Charles Renauld, Art Nouveau bank building in Nancy, France
Banque Charles Renauld is a commercial building in the Art Nouveau style located at the corner of Rue Saint-Jean and Rue Chanzy, distinguished by a corner tower and granite stone base. The structure incorporates reinforced concrete and steel framework throughout its design.
Architects Emile André and Paul Charbonnier completed this commercial structure in 1910 using innovative construction methods. The building was constructed during the period when Nancy was becoming a major center of the Art Nouveau movement.
The interior staircase features a bronze handrail crafted by Louis Majorelle, and Jacques Grüber designed the stained glass windows found throughout the building. These decorative elements remain visible to visitors and reflect the collaborative approach between different artisans of the early 20th century.
The building functions as a BNP Paribas branch today and sits roughly 250 meters east of Nancy's main railway station on Rue Saint-Jean. Visitors can view the exterior facade and publicly accessible entrance area from the street.
The entrance pillars feature decorative metal rings adorned with ginkgo leaf patterns, a botanical detail characteristic of Art Nouveau design. Interior spaces incorporate monetary plant motifs that subtly reference the building's banking purpose.
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