Hôtel Jassedé, Art Nouveau residential building in Auteuil, France
The hôtel Jassedé is a residential structure in the Art Nouveau style, designed by Hector Guimard in the early 1890s. Its facade combines stone, brick, and plaster with geometric patterns and asymmetrical forms that depart from traditional balanced design.
Hector Guimard designed this residence in 1893 when he was around 25 years old, marking one of his earliest major projects. The building gained official protection as a historical monument in 1980, ensuring the preservation of its early modern design.
The building reflects the shift toward modern design at the end of the 1800s, when architects began moving away from traditional classical rules. Its mixed approach to form and decoration shows how artists were experimenting with new ways to think about residential spaces.
The building sits on Rue Chardon-Lagache in Paris's 16th district and is visible from the public street. The exterior details are best viewed during daylight hours when natural light brings out the geometric patterns and surface textures.
The residence contains original furniture and interior elements designed by Guimard himself. This integrated approach reveals how he viewed architecture and interior decoration as parts of a single creative vision.
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