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The Maison de la Radio et de la Télévision, located in Place de Bordeaux in Strasbourg, is an emblematic monument built between 1956 and 1961 in the northern districts of the city. Designed by architects Paul Tournon, A. Devilliers and P. Verdier, it marks the transfer of radio studios from Avenue de la Marseillaise. Its modern architecture, dominated by an auditorium, incorporates a monumental ceramic wall composition, La Création du Monde, produced by Jean Lurçat in collaboration with ceramicist G. Gomila. This 24 metre-long work, classified in 1983, combines artistic decor and technical function, with three towers evoking the radio vocation of the place.

The building, classified as historical monuments since 1983, embodies the alliance between architectural innovation and contemporary art. The western facade, decorated with enamelled terracotta tiles, is visible from the public space, creating a dialogue between interior and exterior. The restoration of this work, carried out from 1991 by Daniel Gaymard, Chief Architect of Historic Monuments, has preserved its integrity. Today, the Maison de la Radio houses the headquarters of France 3 Alsace, perpetuating its media and cultural role in the Grand Est region.

Jean Lurçat (1892–1966), painter and academician, conceived this fresco as a concession to the destination of the place, integrating abstract and symbolic motifs. Born in Bruyères (Vosges) and died in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, his work in Strasbourg illustrates his commitment to public monumental art. The building, labeled Remarkable Contemporary Architecture, also bears witness to the post-war period in France, a period of reconstruction and artistic experimentation, where Alsace, a border region, affirmed its cultural identity through ambitious projects.

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