Construction of the villa 1959 (≈ 1959)
Work by architect Otto Müller.
30 septembre 2013
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 30 septembre 2013 (≈ 2013)
Total protection of property.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The entire house, including its interior arrangements and original decorations (with the exception of modern furnishings and decors), the garage, the garden and its landscaped amenities, as well as the fence walls (Box BX 170, see plan annexed to the decree): inscription by order of 30 September 2013
Key figures
Otto Müller - Architect
Designer of the villa in 1959.
Origin and history
Villa Mauguière, located in Nevers in the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region, was built in 1959 by architect Otto Müller. This project is a continuation of the Modern Movement of the 1920s-1930s, while adopting a hybrid approach. Although it has a typical appearance of pole-dalle constructions, inspired by Le Corbusier, its structure is based on traditional techniques, combining concrete slabs and roof terraces. The facades, marked by painted concrete and coloured tiles, contrast with bright interiors, preserved in a state close to their original design.
The villa's architecture is distinguished by the integration of patios and terraces, key elements of modern style. Despite its avant-garde appearance, the villa retains a classic frame, mixing aesthetic innovation and functionality. The interior spaces, designed for comfort, reflect this duality between modernism and tradition. The property, including the house, garage, garden and landscaped amenities, was listed at the Historic Monuments in 2013 for its architectural integrity and witness from the mid-20th century.
Otto Müller, architect of the villa, applied a personal vision of the Modern Movement, adapting the principles of Le Corbusier to a domestic scale. The choice of materials, such as concrete and tile, as well as attention to volumes and light, illustrate this synthesis between daring and classicism. The villa remains a remarkable example of the residential architecture of the Thirty Glories, a period of reconstruction and innovation in France.
