Construction of building 1904-1905 (≈ 1905)
Directed by Émile André for Henri Camal.
19 novembre 1976
Front protection
Front protection 19 novembre 1976 (≈ 1976)
Inventory of Historical Monuments.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Key figures
Émile André - Architect
Building designer, engraved signature.
Henri Camal - Sponsor
Manufacturer of straw hats.
Entreprise Evrard - Masonry and reinforced concrete
Realized floors and work.
Origin and history
The building on 5 rue Saint-Julien in Nancy is an emblematic building of Art Nouveau, built between 1904 and 1905. It was commissioned by Henri Camal, a straw hat manufacturer, and designed by the Danish architect Émile André (1871-1933). The façade still bears the date and signature of the architect, while the reinforced concrete floors were made by the company Evrard, dealer of the Hennebique system since 1902.
The construction illustrates the technical innovation of the time, with the use of reinforced concrete for floors, a revolutionary method. The company Evrard, specialized in masonry, also provided the work. The building was partially protected by an order of 19 November 1976, covering the façade and the roof on the street, stressing its heritage importance.
Émile André, major architect of the École de Nancy, marked the city with his Art Nouveau achievements. This building, with its architectural details and industrial history, bears witness to Nancy's economic dynamism at the beginning of the 20th century, particularly in the craft and construction sectors. The signature and date engraved on the façade make it a historic document in its own right.
