Construction of the Eccentric neighbourhood 1929-1939 (≈ 1934)
Period of design by François Reynaert.
2 mai 2016
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 2 mai 2016 (≈ 2016)
Total protection of the villa.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The entire villa (cad. 510 AX 193): registration by decree of 2 May 2016. Other villas in the same area are also classified: see PA00107500; PA00107501; PA00107502; PA00107504; PA00107505
Key figures
François Reynaert - Entrepreneur and mason
Designer of the Eccentric district and the villa.
Origin and history
The villa Les Discs is part of the "Excentric" district, designed in Dunkirk (Rosendael) between 1929 and 1939 by the entrepreneur and mason François Reynaert. This area is distinguished by about thirty villas with Art Deco lines, built in reinforced concrete, where the orientation and layout of the buildings favored air and light. The Villa Les Discs embodies this search for architectural innovation unique to the inter-war period, combining functionality and modern aesthetics.
The Excentric neighbourhood, whose villa Les Discs is an emblematic example, has been partially protected under the Historic Monuments. Several villas, including this one, have been listed or classified for their heritage value, as evidenced by the decree of registration of the Villa Les Discs in full on May 2, 2016. This district illustrates the architectural audacity of the time, with avant-garde constructions for their time.
The Villa Les Discs is located at 8 rue Martin-Luther-King in Dunkirk, Northern Department (59). Its exact address and protection reflect the importance attached to the preservation of this regional Art Deco heritage. Although the practical information on his visit or current use is not detailed, his inscription highlights his historical and architectural value in the Dunkerquois urban landscape.
