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Origin and history

The Weissenburger building, located 1 Charles-V Boulevard in Nancy, was built between 1903 and 1905 by architect Lucien Weissenburger for his personal use. This monument perfectly illustrates the influence of the École de Nancy, a major artistic movement of Art Nouveau in Lorraine. Its architecture and interior decorations, including the stained glass windows signed by Jacques Gruber, reflect the organic and innovative aesthetics of this period. The ironworks and furniture were made by Louis Majorelle's company, another emblematic figure of the movement.

The fireplace of a room on the first floor and the frieze of the terrace, executed by the Société Anonyme des Produits Céramiques de Rambervillers, are inspired respectively by the projects of Eugene Vallin and Louis Majorelle. These collaborations highlight the interdisciplinarity characteristic of the École de Nancy, where artists and artisans combined their know-how. The garages, later added to the rue des Glacis, partially altered the original space by encroaching on the garden.

Ranked a Historic Monument, the building enjoys double protection: inscription of facades and roofs in 1994, then classification of the glass partitions of Gruber in 1996. These measures preserve a unique heritage, witness to the golden age of Art Nouveau and its European influence. The accuracy of its location, noted 7/10, attests to solid historical documentation, although some shadow areas remain in its original use.

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