Construction of house 1971-1972 (≈ 1972)
Made by Szekely and Mouette concrete powered.
5 juillet 2001
Land registration
Land registration 5 juillet 2001 (≈ 2001)
Total protection of the land (Box AB 64).
9 septembre 2002
Home ranking
Home ranking 9 septembre 2002 (≈ 2002)
Comprehensive housing protection.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The land in full (Box AB 64): registration by order of 5 July 2001 - The housing house, in full (case AB 64): classification by decree of 9 September 2002
Key figures
Pierre Szekely - Sculptor
Co-conceptor of the house, organic inspiration.
Henri Mouette - Architect
Co-author of the architectural project.
B. Metzre - Engineer
Technical contribution to propelled concrete.
Origin and history
The Verley House, built between 1971 and 1972 in Sebourg, embodies the movement of counter-architecture through its organic design. Designed by Hungarian sculptor Pierre Szekely and architect Henri Mouette, it adopts a stylized flower-shaped plan, with curves made possible by the innovative use of propelled concrete. This bold project breaks with the traditional cannons of habitat.
Classified as a Historic Monument, the house has been fully protected since 2002, including its grounds (registered in 2001). Its popular name, bottle house or house-plant, reflects its plant inspiration and evocative silhouette. Engineer B. Metzre contributed to his technical achievement, highlighting the interdisciplinary collaboration behind this unique work.
Located at 22 rue d'Eth, its address corresponds to the AB 64 cadastre of the municipality of Sebourg (Northern Department). The accuracy of its location is considered satisfactory (note 7/10), and its status as a Historic Monument makes it a rare testimony of the architectural avant-garde of the 1970s in France.
