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The building, located at 93 rue de Metz in Nancy, is a representative example of the early 20th-century architecture of Canada. Built in two distinct countrysides, it combines a pavilion erected in the last quarter of the 19th century with a main body and a liaison body added in 1903. These extensions were made for Mrs. Emilie Couturier, under the direction of architect Lucien Weissenburger (1860–1929), whose signature and date appear on the main façade, to the left of the entrance door. The decoration sculpted under the frieze of the left side façade, probably obtained by moulding, as well as the recovery in sub-work and the elevation of the liaison body, testify to the constructive techniques of the era.

The window of the stairwell, now destroyed, initially added a touch of elegance to the whole. The building was partially protected by an order of 11 May 1981, covering facades and roofs on street (cadastre AH 686, 687). This classification as Historic Monument underscores its heritage interest, linked to both its architectural style and its urban history. The two-phase construction reflects the evolution of the needs and tastes of the nean bourgeoisie, while the intervention of Weissenburger, major figure of the School of Nancy, anchored the building in the local Art Nouveau movement.

The exact address, 93 rue de Metz (code Insee 54395), places the building in the historic heart of Nancy, a city marked by a rich 19th and 20th century architectural heritage. The accuracy of its location is estimated as "passible" (note 5/10), perhaps reflecting minor uncertainties about its cadastral boundaries or exact location. The available sources, including the Merimée and Monumentum base, confirm its status as a key element of the nean urban landscape, although some original features, such as the glass roof, have disappeared over time.

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