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The building of 27 avenue Georges-Mandel, in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, is an emblematic building of the last quarter of the 19th century. It illustrates bourgeois architecture of this period, marked by a search for elegance and symmetry in facades. Its inscription as a Historic Monument in 1992 underlines its heritage importance, especially for its facade and roof on street, typical of the late Haussmannian style.

The location of this building, in a crowded residential area of Paris, reflects the urbanization and beautification of the capital under the Second Empire and the Third Republic. These buildings were designed to house an expanding bourgeoisie, while affirming a certain architectural prestige. The building is now owned by a private company, which shows the sustainability of its residential or tertiary use.

The architect or contractor associated with this project is VAUDREMER, whose name is mentioned in the archives of the Mérimée base. Although little detail is available on his specific intervention, his involvement confirms the importance of this building in the Parisian architectural landscape of the time. The partial protection of the building (facade and roof) by decree of 9 April 1992 guarantees the preservation of its most representative elements, while allowing a contemporary adaptation of its internal use.

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