#Castel Béranger

[recherchestetique]

The Iconic lobby of Castel Béranger by Hector Guimard

[escapismsworld]

The gateway of the Castel Béranger from 1898 in Paris by Hector Guimard (1867-1942). It was the first residence in the French capital built in Art Nouveau style.

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[rionsanura]

I recently accidentally reblogged someone's AI picture of what an Art Nouveau castle might look like, so I am here to post that they exist; not only is Castle Béranger real, it is also an apartment building instead of a mansion, and houses many people.

[chaoticmusiccollectors]

Guimard also designed the wrought iron and several entrances to the Paris Metro

"The Castel Béranger is a residential building with thirty-six apartments located at 14 rue de la Fontaine in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. It was designed by the architect Hector Guimard, and built between 1895 and 1898. It was the first residence in Paris built in the style known as Art Nouveau."

(Images/text via Wikipedia/wikicommons)

[rehkitz]

Hector Guimard, stained glass window of Castel Béranger

[whatsjenniupto]

In the footsteps of Hector Guimard

Starting in 1853, Georges-Eugène Haussmann renovated the streets of Paris. Gone was the medieval city and in its place were blocks of buildings connected by outdoor areas. Over 60% of Paris is constructed in the Haussmann style.

But Paris is also dotted with art nouveau architectural elements. You might have to look a bit harder, but the creative, whimsical, curvaceous style is all over the city thanks in part to the work of Hector Guimard. The 16th arrondissement has an amazing concentration of his work, making it perfect for an early morning stroll through Parisian streets that are just a little bit different than the rest.

9 Av. de la Frillière: École du Sacré-Coeur (1895)

41 Rue Chardon Lagache: Hôtel Jassedé (1893)

122 Av. Mozart: Hôtel Guimard (1909)

60 rue La Fontaine: Hôtel Mezzara (1910) 

Rue Agar, Rue Gros: Art Nouveau facades (1909-1911)

16 rue La Faontaine: Le Castel-Béranger (1895- 1898)

And back in the 7th: 29 Av. Rapp. (1901, Jules Lavirotte)

[secondsofpleasure]

Fireplace, around 1895, designed by Hector Guimard for the Castel Béranger apartment house (Purchased with the Herry P. Malhenny Fund in memory of Frances P. Malhenny, 2004-87-1)

Best known for his fantastical entrances to Paris subway stations, architect-designer Hector Guimard was a leading proponent of French Art Nouveau. He made the original design for this work as part of his largest and most important architectural project, a block of apartments in Paris known as the Castel Béranger. Guimard designed the exterior decorations and every detail of the apartment interiors, from doorknobs to wallpapers.

[wgm-beautiful-world]

The beautiful and stunning door of the Castel Béranger in Paris, FRANCE

[moomindeco]

Castel Béranger Paris

[primordialsoundmeditation]

In Paris, stunning "Castel Béranger", an Art Nouveau masterpiece by famous architect Hector Guimard. Shared from Paradis Celeste's Splendors of France Facebook Page 🔶️

Door Obsessed

[lostprofile]

ART NOUVEAU PORTALS

1. Salvador Valeri i Pupurull, Casa Comalat, 1911, Barcelona, Diagonal 442D; 2. Josef Maria Olbrich, Glücherthhaus, 1901, Darmstadt, Mathildehöhe; 3. Gottardo Gussoni, Casa dei Draghi, 1918/20, Torino, Corso Francia 23; 4. Firsch Mausoleum, 1917, Eire Cemetary, Eire Pennsylvania; 5. Jules Lavriotte, Hôtel Lavriotte, 1901, Paris, 29 Avenue Rapp; 7-9. Ixelles, Bruxelles; 10. Hector Guimard, Castel Béranger, 1895/98, Paris, Rue de la Fontaine 14; 11. Strasbourg; 12. E. André, Maison Huot, Nancy, Rue Claude Le Lorrain 92; 13. San Sebastian, Calle Prim; 14. Alfred Wagon, 1904, Place Etienne Pernet, Paris.

Art Nouveau was the first pan-European style since Neo-classicism. Easily imitated, content free, and highly adaptable, the style was particularly appealing to private patrons uninterested in the politics of national styles that had characterized the various historical revivals of the 19th century.

The signature serpentine, coup de fouet gesture could devolve into spineless dither and filigree, however, and by the end of World War I, everyone agreed that the fin-de-siècle was over. In Europe, the various manifesto modernisms prevailed; Americans contented themselves with Art Deco, or, as Roy Lichtenstein put it, “modernism for the home.”

[recherchestetique]

The iconic entrance to Castel Béranger, the Art Nouveau masterpiece by Hector Guimard.

[balkanradfem]

If you like art nouveau, you should check the french and belgian movements (no chauvinism) :-) Search for René Lalique, Louis Majorelle, Guimard (Castel Béranger, Hôtel Guimard) ! I got the chance to visit some of those places for my studies and it's otherworldy, even if it's more restrained and rational than in Vienna for instance. Absolutely seducing

Thank you! I'll look it up :)

[professorpski]

This art nouveau exhibition includes some beautiful single tone embroideries as well as jewels, demonstrating how this style appeared in everything from the Paris Metro to around the necks of women.

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[danismm]

Le Castel Béranger, Residence of E. Fournier. 19 Rue La Fontaine, Paris-Passy. c. 1900. Arch. Hector Guimard