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The building located at 14 rue d'Abbeville in the 10th arrondissement of Paris is a report building built in 1901. It is part of the first quarter of the 20th century, a period marked by the rise of Art Nouveau in architecture. Its construction was entrusted to the architect Alexandre Sour and his son, Édouard Sour, who designed a six-storey building with stone and brick facades, enriched with a green flaming sandstone plant and animal decor, made by Alexandre Bigot, a renowned ceramicist of the time.

The building is distinguished by its eclectic architectural style, combining classical structural elements with natural-inspired ornaments, characteristic of Art Nouveau. The facades and roofs on the street were protected by a registration order under the Historic Monuments on 22 April 1986, thereby recognizing their heritage value. This type of decoration, particularly the flaming sandstone, was innovative for the time and reflected a desire to integrate art into urban architecture.

The location of the building, in the 10th arrondissement of Paris, is part of a neighbourhood undergoing transformation at the beginning of the 20th century, marked by urban density and the emergence of new architectural styles. The report building, intended for rent, met the needs of a growing population, while embodying the aesthetic and technical aspirations of its time. Today, it bears witness to the Parisian architectural heritage and the lasting influence of Art Nouveau in the capital.

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