Maison de Verre, Paris : Architecture Information

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. Modern Houses image © gm+ad architects Modern Architecture Maison de Verre architect : Pierre Chareau This Modern building that appears in almost all books on World Architecture