Construction of the villa 1925 (≈ 1925)
Edited by Horace Puillet for his residence.
29 octobre 1997
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 29 octobre 1997 (≈ 1997)
Front, roof and entrance hall protection.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Facades and roofs; entrance hall and staircase, living and dining room on the ground floor (cad. AH 101): registration by order of 29 October 1997
Key figures
Horace Pouillet - Architect and owner
Designed and lived the villa in 1925.
Origin and history
The villa Le Quart-d'Heur is an iconic seaside residence located at 3 rue Saint-Amand, at Touquet-Paris-Plage, in the Pas-de-Calais department. Built in 1925 by the architect Horace Pouillet for his personal use, it illustrates the modern architectural style of the inter-war period, with a white coated reinforced concrete structure. Its facades, roofs, entrance hall and staircase have been protected as historical monuments since 29 October 1997.
The original location of the villa on its plot, designed to optimize sunshine and sea views, breaks with traditional typologies. The facade on street is marked by decorative concrete elements, including a characteristic totem post, also present in another construction of Puillet, the villa Tata Ice. The floor has a loggia partially under a balcony, orienting the bays towards the sea.
The ground floor, rhythmic by garage entrances, reflects the adaptation of architecture to the needs of the seaside life of the time. Horace Puillet, architect and owner, has integrated structural and aesthetic innovations, such as guardrails and totem pole, which testify to his creative approach. The villa remains a significant example of the architectural heritage of the seaside resorts of the first half of the 20th century.
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