Immeuble Deneux

Immeuble Deneux is a multi-story residential building on rue Belliard with a facade of colored ceramic tiles forming geometric patterns. It combines reinforced concrete construction with decorative ceramics by Gentil & Bourdet and features sanitary facilities on each floor plus forward-facing windows.

Built in 1913 by architect Henri Deneux, this residence embodied the modernized housing standards of the Belle Epoque. It was constructed using advanced materials and building techniques of that era to create comfortable and well-equipped living spaces.

The entrance features a ceramic composition showing architect Henri Deneux in his workshop, drawing inspiration from medieval architectural ornament. This detail connects craft traditions with modern design and becomes a signature element of the building.

The building sits on rue Belliard and can be easily viewed from street level, where the ceramic facade and entrance tympanum are clearly visible. It is a publicly accessible location on a busy Paris street, so visitors can simply pass by and admire the architecture.

The triangular plot on which the building stands shaped the entire architectural solution, making the integration of ceramic decoration a distinctive design response. This constraint produced a memorable silhouette that stands apart from typical rectangular Parisian apartment buildings.