Passy / Rue Franklin This building is purely and simply 30 years ahead of its time. Revolutionary by the use of concrete, it marks the beginning of modern architecture, and provokes a great controversy. The partitions between the posts are covered with protective flamed sandstones and decorated by Bigot in floral patterns inspired by Art Nouveau. Arch. Auguste & Gustave Perret Artist: Alexandre Bigot 1903-05‹›
25 bis rue Benjamin-Franklin

Auguste Perret

Detail · Paris, France · 1903

Photo: Fred Romero from Paris, France · Taken on 1 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Original 5184×3456

Passy / Rue Franklin This building is purely and simply 30 years ahead of its time. Revolutionary by the use of concrete, it marks the beginning of modern architecture, and provokes a great controversy. The partitions between the posts are covered with protective flamed sandstones and decorated by Bigot in floral patterns inspired by Art Nouveau. Arch. Auguste & Gustave Perret Artist: Alexandre Bigot 1903-05

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