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The house at 32-32bis rue d'Antin in Lille was built between 1909 and 1931, under the direction of two architects: Léonce Hainez, who drew the original plans in 1909, and Albert Giovannoni, who supervised the completion of the works until 1931. The eclectic façade incorporates a ceramic frieze signed by ceramicist Louis Coilliot. The building is distinguished by its mix of styles, reflecting the varied architectural trends of the early twentieth century.

Inside, the lobby adopts an Art Nouveau style, while the waiting room, intended for medical activities, is neo-classical. A tiled surgery firm and an Art Nouveau office complete this set, the latter taking over the ceiling of the prefect's office in Lille. The garden-side living rooms include a neo-Renaissance staircase with a chimera-shaped ramp, a dining room decorated with ceramic friezes, and a neo-XVIII century living room decorated with woodwork depicting fables of La Fontaine and Esope.

Notable decorative elements include a tiled panelling representing seahorses and snails, as well as an Art Nouveau fireplace whose fireplace evokes a peacock tail. These artistic details highlight the attention paid to aesthetics and period craftsmanship. The house, classified as Monument Historique in 2009, protects its facades, roofs, and several interior rooms with their decorations, testifying to the heritage richness of Lille at the beginning of the 20th century.

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