Construction of hotel 1931–1936 (≈ 1934)
Directed by Pierre Barbe for Jean Lambiotte.
11 juillet 1984
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 11 juillet 1984 (≈ 1984)
Facades and roofs protected by arrest.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Facades and roofs (Case N5 102): inscription by order of 11 July 1984
Key figures
Pierre Barbe - Architect
Hotel designer, member of UAM.
Jean Lambiotte - Sponsor and industrial
Owner and initiator of the architectural project.
David David-Weill - Jean Lambiotte's stepfather
Figure related to the sponsor family.
Origin and history
The Hotel Lambiotte is a private hotel built between 1931 and 1936 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, on a land belonging to industrialist Jean Lambiotte, in the former estate of the Duke of Orleans. The architect Pierre Barbe, close to modern movements like the Union of Modern Artists (UAM) and influenced by Le Corbusier and Rob Mallet-Stevens, designs this reinforced concrete building, coated with whited cement based on marble granules from Carrare. This choice of materials and the Z-shaped structure reflect a classic yet resolutely modern aesthetic characteristic of the 1930s.
Jean Lambiotte, an industrialist of chemistry and son-in-law of David David-Weill, is in charge of this hotel after having organised a private competition won by Pierre Barbe. The building, initially oriented towards a garden bordered by a semi-private impasse (repurchased later), is now the residence of the Japanese ambassador to France. Its architecture, awarded with a silver medal, has been the subject of numerous publications since its construction. The facades and roofs have been listed as historical monuments since 11 July 1984.
The hotel illustrates the evolution of bourgeois residences in the 20th century, combining technical innovation (concrete frame) and aesthetic research. Although not accessible to the public, there remains a major testimony of the architectural heritage of the Hauts-de-Seine, linked to the industrial and diplomatic history of the region. His inscription in the title of historical monuments underscores his heritage value, both for his style and for his history, marked by figures such as Jean Lambiotte and Pierre Barbe.
