Castel Henriette, Single-family home in Sèvres, France
Description
Castel Henriette was a two-story residential building in Sèvres with masonry walls and mechanical tile roofing set on sloping ground. The structure at rue des Binelles displayed the characteristics of upper-class housing from the late 19th century.
History
Architect Hector Guimard designed the villa in 1899 as a residential property for affluent occupants. In 1903, its observation tower was removed due to structural concerns.
Culture
The interior featured stained glass and exposed riveted steel beams, showing design choices typical of upper-class French homes from that era. These decorative elements reflected what wealthy residents valued in their living spaces during that period.
Practical
The building was demolished in 1969 after serving as a filming location for cinema productions from 1963 to 1968. Today, original elements can be viewed in European museums.
Did you know?
Although the building no longer stands, parts of its original interior were preserved in major European museums. The Bröhan Museum in Berlin and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London continue to display elements from this demolished villa.
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