Plans prepared by Émile André 1902 (≈ 1902)
Start of initial architectural project.
1904
Completion of building
Completion of building 1904 (≈ 1904)
Construction completed.
28 novembre 1996
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 28 novembre 1996 (≈ 1996)
Front and roof protection.
1er quart XXe siècle
Construction period
Construction period 1er quart XXe siècle (≈ 2025)
The temporal context of construction.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Key figures
Émile André - Architect
Manufacturer of the building and ironworks.
Jules Lombard - Sponsor
Master Carrier, initial owner.
France Lanord et Bichaton - Construction company
Director of reinforced concrete and large-scale work.
Origin and history
The Lombard building, located 69 Foch Avenue in Nancy, is an emblematic relationship building of the art nouveau nanceien. Designed by architect Émile André, it was built between 1902 and 1904 for Jules Lombard, master carrier from Cousances-les-Forges (Meuse). The plans were drawn up in 1902, and the building was completed in 1904. The building is distinguished by its pioneering use of reinforced concrete, made by the local company France Lanord and Bichaton, concessionaire of the Hennebique system, which also provided the bulk work.
Émile André, major figure of the École de Nancy, personally signed the cochère door and designed the ironworks of the building. The original project provided for a floral decoration on the doorchambranle, eventually not executed. The building was classified as a Historic Monument in 1996 for its façade and roof on the street, reflecting its heritage importance. Its Art Nouveau style, marked by organic lines and an integration of the decorative arts, reflects the influence of the artistic movement that then flourished in Nancy.
Sponsored by Jules Lombard, this report building illustrates the development of this type of construction at the beginning of the twentieth century, meeting both rental needs and an innovative aesthetic will. The collaboration between Émile André and France Lanord and Bichaton highlights the alliance between architecture and modern techniques, characteristic of the period. The building remains today a significant example of the architectural heritage of Lorraine, linked to the golden age of Art Nouveau.
