Studio Building

The Studio Building is a residential complex at rue La Fontaine containing 50 duplex apartments illuminated by double-height skylights that span the entire interior. The structure extends across multiple streets with facades facing rue du Général-Largeau and rue des Perchamps, creating multiple entry points throughout the block.

Built between 1929 and 1932, it was designed by architect Henri Sauvage with geometric shapes and polychromatic ceramic tiles covering the exterior. This approach reflected the Art Deco modernism that transformed Parisian residential architecture during that era.

Artists and writers chose to live here, drawn by the creative energy that shaped daily life in the building. The communal courtyard became a natural gathering place where residents and guests mingled within these artistic spaces.

The building can be entered from several streets, making it easy to walk around and explore different facades. It is best visited on foot to appreciate the exterior tilework and architectural details from every angle.

The exterior walls feature Gentil & Bourdet stoneware with gray and yellow tiles accented by blue lines on the street sides and white tiles in the courtyard. This color pattern creates a subtle visual play that shifts with changing light throughout the day.

Location: 16th arrondissement of Paris

Architects: Henri Sauvage

Architectural style: Art Deco

GPS coordinates: 48.84930,2.26738

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:20