Galerie Patrick Seguin Publishes Book on Jean Prouvé's Férembal House
Galerie Patrick Seguin has released a publication focused on Jean Prouvé's architectural philosophy. The book opens with Jean Nouvel's reinterpretation of the Férembal house, which originated in Maxéville near Nancy and is now situated at the Jardin des Tuileries. Nouvel underscores Prouvé's impact on standardized housing solutions. Rescued from destruction two decades ago, the metal components have been reimagined into pavilion-style architecture. The second section, authored by Catherine Coley, explores the history of the Prouvé/Férembal system and the partnership between Prouvé and Pierre Bindschedler, highlighting Prouvé's dedication to affordable housing, including the 1956 'house of better days,' which received accolades from Le Corbusier. The book includes panoramic images, sketches, and a CD documenting the reassembly of the Férembal house.
Key facts
- Galerie Patrick Seguin published a book on Jean Prouvé's architectural thinking.
- The book opens with Jean Nouvel's adaptation of the Férembal house structure at the Jardin des Tuileries.
- The original structure was the office of the Férembal factory in Maxéville near Nancy.
- The metal elements were saved from demolition twenty years ago.
- Catherine Coley wrote the second part of the book.
- Jean Prouvé and Pierre Bindschedler collaborated and became pioneers of industrial construction.
- Prouvé designed 'the house of better days' in 1956.
- Le Corbusier called Prouvé's house 'the most beautiful house I know.'
- The book includes a CD showing the reassembly of the Férembal house.
Entities
Artists
- Jean Prouvé
- Jean Nouvel
- Le Corbusier
- Pierre Bindschedler
- Catherine Coley
Institutions
- Galerie Patrick Seguin
- Férembal
Locations
- Jardin des Tuileries
- Maxéville
- Nancy
- France
Sources
- artpress —