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Origin and history

André Lurçat's house, located in Sceaux in Hauts-de-Seine, was built in 1949-1951 by the architect himself on a plot on the edge of Parc de Sceaux. Designed for both housing and work, it is distinguished by its rational plan: a central staircase serves a ground floor with living room, kitchen and bedrooms, and a floor housing the architect's office as well as spaces dedicated to collaborators and archives. The house has retained its original layout, including the colours of the rooms and an integrated furniture placed on concrete bases.

The construction uses typical post-war materials: Meriel stone for walls and reinforced concrete for floors, terraces and stairs. This project is part of a series of three houses carried out by Lurçat in Sceaux between 1951 and 1953, sharing the same constructive system in stone of Vigny and concrete. The house, classified as Historic Monument in 2024, also includes the garden, fence and entire plot, reflecting a global approach to modern architecture.

André Lurçat, a major figure in the architecture of the twentieth century, conceived this building as a showcase of its principles: functionality, integration of furniture with built space, and harmony between volumes. The house reflects the architectural innovation of the post-Second World War period, marked by the reconstruction and experimentation of new lifestyles. Its recent ranking underscores its heritage importance in the history of French architecture.

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