Origin of integrated basin XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Historical element preserved in composition.
1934
Construction of the villa
Construction of the villa 1934 (≈ 1934)
Directed by Otto Zollinger for Mr. Schock.
22 janvier 1999
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 22 janvier 1999 (≈ 1999)
Protection of facades, roofs and adjacent basin.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Façades and roofs, as well as the adjacent basin (Box 18): inscription by order of 22 January 1999
Key figures
Otto Zollinger - Architect
Designer of the villa in 1934.
M. Schock - Sponsor
Initial owner of the villa.
Origin and history
The villa in Ban-Saint-Martin, Moselle, is an iconic historical monument of the 2nd quarter of the 20th century. Built in 1934 for Mr. Schock, it is distinguished by its modernist architecture, designed by architect Otto Zollinger. This building illustrates the architectural innovation of the time, while preserving an earlier heritage element: an 18th century basin, integrated into its composition.
The villa was partially classified as a Historic Monument by decree of 22 January 1999, protecting its facades, roofs and adjacent basin. This choice reflects the heritage value of the building, both for its architectural style and for its harmonious integration of a pre-existing historical element. The exact address, 35 avenue de la Liberté, confirms its anchoring in the urban fabric of Ban-Saint-Martin, a commune linked to Metz in the Moselle department.
Otto Zollinger, architect of this project, marked this project with a bold approach, mixing modernity and heritage. The villa, although not systematically open to the public, remains a significant architectural testimony of the Great East, reflecting the stylistic and social evolutions of the inter-war period.
