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Origin and history

The house located at 11 rue Vauban in Roubaix, built in the last quarter of the 19th century, has a sober facade contrasting with a remarkable interior. Around 1880, the master glassmakers Delmeule and Sagot designed a winter garden, integrated into the back of the building. This space, with a glass roof and adorned with murals, is distinguished by its semicircular and vertical stained glass windows, representing birds and an identifiable plant diversity, all structured by an elaborate architectural decor.

The back room, including the sommital glass window, the stained glass windows and their protective marquise, was classified as a Historic Monument by order of 12 August 1998. This set illustrates the glass art of the late 19th century, where technical know-how and naturalistic aesthetics unite. The exact location, although documented (11 or 14 rue Vauban), remains to be specified, with an estimated low reliability (note 5/10) depending on available sources.

The architects or masters identified, Delmeule and Sagot, were glass painters whose work on this winter garden demonstrates their mastery of glassmaking techniques and artistic sensitivity. Their collaboration allowed us to create a space that was both functional and decorative, typical of bourgeois achievements of the industrial era in the North of France. No information is available on the current use of the place (visits, rentals, etc.).

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