Restoration of the interior and exterior facades of the iconic Maison de Verre, designed by Pierre Chareau in 1931.
Deemed ”The Best House in Paris” by the New York Times (2007). Maison de Verre is one of the earliest examples of classical modernist architecture.
Maison de Verre under construction, circa 1931
Front facade.
Garden view.
Detail images of the Nevada block designed in 1930s.
An original block was removed for research.
Interior views.
Designed by architect Pierre Chareau in 1931, the building functioned as a doctor’s office with a residence above. The same Parisian family-owned Maison de Verre for generations until changing hands in 2006 to American Robert Rubin, who initiated a thoughtful and historical restoration.
studioDanReiser, in collaboration with James Carpenter Design, conducted extensive research and evaluation into the original glass facade, including research into the glass formula to ensure that the light entering the building matched Chareau’s original vision.