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The elementary school of Trois-Quartiers is a school building located in the district of La Loubière, in Toulon (Var), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Built between 1905 and 1907 by architect Charles Maurel, it was inaugurated in 1908. Its architecture adopts a U-shaped plan, with two forebodys inspired by ancient temples, wings housing classrooms, and corner pavilions reserved for teachers' quarters. The facades are decorated with ceramic tiles, produced by the house Boulenger and Cie, and laid by the sculptor Rossi under the direction of Émile Reynier.

The school's decoration is distinguished by its blue ceramic and burgundy motifs, arches in the middle of the hanger, and carved elements. These artistic details, combined with a functional structure, reflect the importance attached to public education in the early twentieth century. The entire building, including the courtyard and parcel, is listed as historic monuments by order of December 10, 2007, highlighting its heritage value.

The school illustrates the influence of the architectural movements of the time, combining classicism and technical innovations. Its neoclassical style, marked by ionic columns and pediments, is part of a desire for monumentality for public buildings. The collaboration between architects, sculptors and ceramists has created a coherent set, where each detail contributes to the overall harmony of the building.

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