Who was Hector Guimard? The all-but-forgotten French architect and industrial designer (1867–1942) is responsible for the instantly recognizable entrances Art Nouveau entrances to the Paris Métro, ...
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The Architect Who Designed the Iconic Entrances to the Paris Métro Is Finally Getting the Attention He Deserves
Today, Paris’ Art Nouveau Métro station entrances are iconic fixtures of the French capital. But when they were unveiled in the early 1900s, locals weren’t impressed. Many of the controversial designs ...
On a quiet residential street in Paris’s 16th arrondissement, the Hôtel Mezzara, a 4-story limestone ensemble designed in the art nouveau style both stands out and blends in. Built in 1910 as a ...
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