Lavirotte Building
4.7
(375)The Lavirotte Building is an apartment building in Paris, known as one of the best examples of Art Nouveau architecture in the city. Built between 1899 and 1901, its facade is elaborately decorated with sculpture and ceramic tiles. The building won an award for the most original new facade in the 7th arrondissement in 1901.
Address
29 Av. Rapp, 75007 Paris, France
Phone
+33 1 49 52 42 63
Worth it?
Worth it if you're an architecture lover who enjoys spotting unique details
Skip if you're looking for an attraction with an extensive interior to explore
Location
29 Av. Rapp, 75007 Paris, France
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Highlights
The extravagant doorway is framed with statues of Adam and Eve, a woman's head, and vegetal designs, while the doors themselves are decorated with wrought iron lizards.
The upper floors are entirely covered with glazed and colored ceramic tiles, featuring lavish sculptural decoration, curved windows, and curling wrought iron railings.
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Who it's for
This is for architecture enthusiasts, especially those interested in Art Nouveau, who appreciate intricate details and unique design.
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Reviews
4.7
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5 ReviewsMost reviewers are captivated by the building's stunning Art Nouveau facade and its intricate details, though some mention that it's a quick stop since the interior is not publicly accessible.
Fun facts
The building was designed by architect Jules Lavirotte and built for the ceramist Alexandre Bigot, whose glazed ceramic tiles are a prominent feature.
Lavirotte used early forms of reinforced concrete and hollow bricks with metal rods for construction, along with double-layered walls for soundproofing.
The building was a winner in the Paris competition of new facades in 1901, which aimed to encourage architects to move away from the monotonous Haussmannian style.
