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Classic Modern Paris building Maison de Verre / The Glass House Date: 1927-32 Architect: Pierre Chareau Address: 31 Rue St-Guillaume Master craftsman: Louis Dalvet Assistant architect: Bernard Bijvoet Also known as the Maison Dalsace - House of Glass - this iconic building was designed by architects Bijvoet and Chareau. Designed in a beautiful translucent style for successful Paris doctor, Dr. Dalsace and his wife. Maison de Verre - new owner: The Maison de Verre was purchased by Robert Rubin in mid-2006. He aims to live in the Glass House with his french wife Stéphane and his three children. Rubin is a doctoral candidate in architectural history at Columbia University. Rubin is writing his thesis on the architecture of Pierre Chareau and Jean Prouvé. He bought the house from its owners, Dr. & Mrs. Vellay. Mrs. Vellay is the daughter of Dr. & Mrs. Dalsace. Robert Rubin rescued Maison Tropicale by Jean Prouvé from the Republic of Congo in 1997. He intends to renovate the Maison de Verre. Paris Architecture Modern Houses Paris Architects Modern Architecture French Architects Maison de Verre architect: Pierre Chareau This Modern building that appears in almost all books on World Architecture World Architecture : e-architect - a guide to key buildings across the globe Comments / photos for the Maison de Verre page welcome: info@e-architect.co.uk Maison de Verre Paris : page - adrian welch / isabelle lomholt			Buildings by this architect: n/a Buildings in the area: Villa Savoie Centre Pompidou Paris Arabe du Monde Institut Key Links: New Houses Architecture Studios French Buildings Paris Buildings