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Collinet House, often associated with Cook House, is a private hotel built in 1926 by architect Robert Mallet-Stevens for Monsieur and Madame Collinet. Located in Boulogne-Billancourt, this reinforced concrete villa marks the beginning of a modern architectural ensemble in Denfert-Rochereau Street, alongside the achievements of Le Corbusier and Raymond Fischer. The three houses, aligned by their roof terraces, form a homogeneous whole, although subsequent modifications (such as the addition of a balcony) altered the original appearance of the Collinet house.

The Collinet House stands out for its awning, with a terrace, and its avant-garde style for the time. Classified as a Historic Monument in 1984 for its facades and covers, it illustrates the architectural innovation of the 1920s, combining functionality and modern aesthetics. Today, its state has deteriorated, reflecting the challenges of preserving the 20th century heritage, while remaining a key testimony of the avant-garde residential architecture in Île-de-France.

The urban context of Boulogne-Billancourt in the inter-war period was marked by an easy bourgeoisie, attracted by architectural innovations and a modern living environment. The villas on Denfert-Rochereau Street, including Mallet-Stevens, symbolized this dynamism, with sponsors from affluent backgrounds looking for elegant and functional residences. These achievements were part of a broader movement of habitat renewal, influenced by the principles of modernism and space rationalization.

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