Pavillon de Haïti-Hawaï, Historical pavilion in La Garenne-Colombes, France.
The pavillon de Haïti-Hawaï is a wooden structure in La Garenne-Colombes featuring Montchanin glazed tiles and decorative ceramic elements on its facade. The building stands on Rue Auguste Buisson and displays the refined craftsmanship of its original construction.
The building was originally commissioned in 1889 by Haiti for the Paris Universal Exhibition but was sold to the Kingdom of Hawaii before the event took place. After the exhibition ended, the structure was dismantled and reconstructed as a private residence in La Garenne-Colombes, where it still stands.
The building demonstrates architectural exchanges between France, Haiti, and Hawaii through its design elements and decorative features from the late 1800s. The ceramic panels on the facade tell of cultural connections and artistic dialogue between these distant worlds.
The pavilion is located in a residential neighborhood, so visitors should respect the privacy of residents and view it from the street. It is best to visit during daylight hours to get a clear view of the ceramic details on the facade.
The structure retains its original wooden framework from 1889 and contains ceramic panels with traces of the word Haiti in capital letters inscribed on them. These preserved inscriptions are a rare reminder of its original purpose as an exhibition building.
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