golden years of the villa were the 1930s Later, during World War II, the Germans used as a barracks. After the war, it was divided into two apartments for Cavrois family. In the 1980s, after the death of Lucie Cavrois, the widow of Paul, the villa was sold to a developer, the furniture was dispersed, and the house fell into decay.
Villa miraculous rebirth of Cavrois was due to a handful of residents and architects involved, who lobbied the state in the purchase and restoration. The subsequent restoration cost some € 23 million (over £ 18 million) and has involved a thorough reconstruction that lasted nearly 12 years. Finally, in June 2015, the restored villa has been open to the public.
Take a tour of this unique example of modernist architecture below.
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"The role [of buildings] is not only to make happy and pleasant life with their beautiful appearance, but also to let those who stop to contemplate their proportions and harmony of forms glimpse a touch of joy and perfection "
-. Robert Mallet-Stevens
Villa at a glance
Who lived here Paul Cavrois (a wealthy industrialist with five textile mills in the region employing 700 people), his wife, Lucy, and their seven children moved into this villa surrounded by a large park in 1932. local residents and the closed circle of Northern industrialists, shocked by the audacity of the couple, dubbed the "ship of yellow cruise", "yellow peril" and even "madness Cavrois"
Location the rich city of Croix, near Roubaix, in northern France
Construction period 1929-1932
Size 3800 square meters, including 1,840 square meters of living space and 830 sqm of terraces - 60m long for the main facade - over 17,0 m² park
Architects Design and production : Robert Mallet-Stevens. Renovations : Michel Goutal, chief architect of historical monuments, and his colleague, Beatrice Grandsard
Park Renovation Aline heart, landscape
renovation period: 03-2015
Cost of renovation € 23 million (about £ 18 million)
that Interestingly When the villa was bought by the french state in 01 and plan its renovation began to take shape, there were no records or plans of the remaining building, because Mallet-Stevens asked in his will that all his records are burned. All that remained were a few good quality photos taken from the book A House 1934 , the architect has published at his own expense after Cavrois Villa was built. The restoration is based on these visual recordings and the work of a team of archaeologists and architects.
-. Robert Mallet-Stevens
Villa at a glance
Who lived here Paul Cavrois (a wealthy industrialist with five textile mills in the region employing 700 people), his wife, Lucy, and their seven children moved into this villa surrounded by a large park in 1932. local residents and the closed circle of Northern industrialists, shocked by the audacity of the couple, dubbed the "ship of yellow cruise", "yellow peril" and even "madness Cavrois"
Location the rich city of Croix, near Roubaix, in northern France
Construction period 1929-1932
Size 3800 square meters, including 1,840 square meters of living space and 830 sqm of terraces - 60m long for the main facade - over 17,0 m² park
Architects Design and production : Robert Mallet-Stevens. Renovations : Michel Goutal, chief architect of historical monuments, and his colleague, Beatrice Grandsard
Park Renovation Aline heart, landscape
renovation period: 03-2015
Cost of renovation € 23 million (about £ 18 million)
that Interestingly When the villa was bought by the french state in 01 and plan its renovation began to take shape, there were no records or plans of the remaining building, because Mallet-Stevens asked in his will that all his records are burned. All that remained were a few good quality photos taken from the book A House 1934 , the architect has published at his own expense after Cavrois Villa was built. The restoration is based on these visual recordings and the work of a team of archaeologists and architects.
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lobby and lounge
visitors enter the villa through a huge opening windows, which leads to a half bathroom, living half in the form of a cube.
The walls are decorated in soft green, reflecting the nuances of the park, which are present in the house through large paintings representing the four seasons. "My grandfather wanted to live in the countryside and enjoy the garden. Here ... wherever you sit, you are in the garden," says Christine Jouret, granddaughter of Paul Cavrois.
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visitors enter the villa through a huge opening windows, which leads to a half bathroom, living half in the form of a cube.
The walls are decorated in soft green, reflecting the nuances of the park, which are present in the house through large paintings representing the four seasons. "My grandfather wanted to live in the countryside and enjoy the garden. Here ... wherever you sit, you are in the garden," says Christine Jouret, granddaughter of Paul Cavrois.
Tour is another 1930 architectural masterpiece, Eltham Palace in south London
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opposite the entrance, the hall has a spectacular fireplace. the family has welcomed guests in this intimate setting paved with yellow marble Siena. generally, the reception rooms are simple, without unnecessary ornaments, according to the functional spirit of the modernist style.
the room was once decorated with furniture designed by Mallet-Stevens. the Centre National monuments (which preserves and restores historic buildings and sites) participated in a big sale at Sotheby's in December to redeem some of the original furnishings of the villa. Thus, walnut armchairs and tables that once adorned the main lounge will soon return to their rightful place.
the room was once decorated with furniture designed by Mallet-Stevens. the Centre National monuments (which preserves and restores historic buildings and sites) participated in a big sale at Sotheby's in December to redeem some of the original furnishings of the villa. Thus, walnut armchairs and tables that once adorned the main lounge will soon return to their rightful place.
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The prosecution that covers the floor of this room was badly damaged when the villa was vacant. Jadoul, the Belgian company that laid the ground in 1932, was restored over 0% of it. Cemented with tinted cement based on magnesium, withstands heavy traffic.
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vestibule
In the lobby, two light boxes frame a black door. They remind us that Mallet-Stevens also designed many film sets. The contrast of black and white has been favored by the architect and can be seen in most rooms throughout the villa.
In the lobby, two light boxes frame a black door. They remind us that Mallet-Stevens also designed many film sets. The contrast of black and white has been favored by the architect and can be seen in most rooms throughout the villa.
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The cast -Iron radiators in the corridor are framed by chrome strips industrial-looking. The metal strips, designed by Jacques Le Chevallier, have been reproduced from the original three that were purchased for the villa on the art market.
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dining
Swedish green marble covers the floors and walls of the dining room of the parents. Marble was imported the original quarry, always-on, to find the same veins.
unprecedented work on artificial lighting was carried out during the construction of this house pioneering lighting by engineer André Salomon. On the ceiling in this room are two staffs reflectors that allow indirect lighting.
The mirror on the wall opposite the window boosts light and offers views of the garden face away from the window.
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Swedish green marble covers the floors and walls of the dining room of the parents. Marble was imported the original quarry, always-on, to find the same veins.
unprecedented work on artificial lighting was carried out during the construction of this house pioneering lighting by engineer André Salomon. On the ceiling in this room are two staffs reflectors that allow indirect lighting.
The mirror on the wall opposite the window boosts light and offers views of the garden face away from the window.
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furniture designed by Mallet-Stevens, a supporter of the "total architecture", was removed from the home in 1987, following the sale of the villa. Significant efforts have been made to find the furniture, buy it, and restore it to its original state.
The furnishing of the villa were designed in a functionalist spirit, as evidenced room dining room, created with varnished and blackened pear wood. The geometric lines of the chrome metal sheath hiding the radiator.
The furnishing of the villa were designed in a functionalist spirit, as evidenced room dining room, created with varnished and blackened pear wood. The geometric lines of the chrome metal sheath hiding the radiator.
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steps
The hallway leads to a black and white staircase. The elevator, designed by architect Jean Prouvé moves from the basement to the roof terrace.
A plaque commemorates the dedication of Mallet-Stevens owners of his work: " For Mr. and Mrs. Cavrois, which allowed me, through their foresight, their contempt for routine and enthusiasm, to create this house. With my gratitude and loyal friendship. "
The hallway leads to a black and white staircase. The elevator, designed by architect Jean Prouvé moves from the basement to the roof terrace.
A plaque commemorates the dedication of Mallet-Stevens owners of his work: " For Mr. and Mrs. Cavrois, which allowed me, through their foresight, their contempt for routine and enthusiasm, to create this house. With my gratitude and loyal friendship. "
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furniture - made from painted metal, one of the most popular of the modernist era -hugs the rounded wall materials. He was graciously returned by an American donor.
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the dining room of children
the dining room is furnished with pieces of Zebrawood. It was rebuilt on the basis of black and white photos Mallet-Stevens's book. One of the twins Paul Cavrois, Brigitte, was visiting the building site of a day. Enter the dining room of the children, she saw the relief, by French sculptors of the Martel brothers, and said, "I recognize the frieze, but it used to be in color"
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the fresco evokes leisure activities, such as listening discs, bowling, darts, tennis and drafts.
the dining room is furnished with pieces of Zebrawood. It was rebuilt on the basis of black and white photos Mallet-Stevens's book. One of the twins Paul Cavrois, Brigitte, was visiting the building site of a day. Enter the dining room of the children, she saw the relief, by French sculptors of the Martel brothers, and said, "I recognize the frieze, but it used to be in color"
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the fresco evokes leisure activities, such as listening discs, bowling, darts, tennis and drafts.
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Zebrawood, better known as zebrano, is a type of wood from Central Africa . It is clear and veined yellow numerous fine dark brown lines.
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master bedroom
Paul and chamber Lucie Cavrois regained its dark furniture and light original colors once again bring the two tone theme often found throughout the villa.
Paul and chamber Lucie Cavrois regained its dark furniture and light original colors once again bring the two tone theme often found throughout the villa.
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damaged by fire during the period when the house was occupied by squatters, this locker room has regained its splendor - with sycamore furniture and dressing table with aluminum stands signed by 'architect. These furnishings were bought by private collectors and were bought by sales.
damaged by fire during the period when the house was occupied by squatters, this locker room has regained its splendor - with sycamore furniture and dressing table with aluminum stands signed by 'architect. These furnishings were bought by private collectors and were bought by sales.
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this smoking room
While the furniture in this smoking room could be found, it was faithfully rebuilt to original specifications.
While the furniture in this smoking room could be found, it was faithfully rebuilt to original specifications.
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nursery
the same is true for the furniture in the room of this child, upstairs. The style of the room is inspired by the movement of the Dutch De Stijl modern art, with its bright colors, furniture and polychrome painted black ceiling.
the same is true for the furniture in the room of this child, upstairs. The style of the room is inspired by the movement of the Dutch De Stijl modern art, with its bright colors, furniture and polychrome painted black ceiling.
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master bathroom
While all the rooms in the house are quite spectacular, one of them, the main bathroom is particularly unusual. It is extremely spacious - more than 47 square meters - and is covered in Carrara marble. In itself, this room fully expresses the extravagance of the villa and the importance of its occupants gave hygiene.
While all the rooms in the house are quite spectacular, one of them, the main bathroom is particularly unusual. It is extremely spacious - more than 47 square meters - and is covered in Carrara marble. In itself, this room fully expresses the extravagance of the villa and the importance of its occupants gave hygiene.
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The Round ceramic shower was very modern for its time. To his left is a ladder built into the wall.
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Even master bathroom had functionalist furniture.
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Everything up 'faucets has been restored to its original specifications.
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kitchen
kitchen is located on the same floor as the reception room and has the same layout, crossed by large windows overlooking the garden and entrance. This is very unusual because, at that time, the service rooms (and the people who worked in them) have often been relegated to the basement without windows.
kitchen is located on the same floor as the reception room and has the same layout, crossed by large windows overlooking the garden and entrance. This is very unusual because, at that time, the service rooms (and the people who worked in them) have often been relegated to the basement without windows.
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According to desired standards of hygiene for the house, the kitchen has been designed to be completely white, like a hospital. The only exception is the checkerboard floor of black and white sandstone.
The enamel steel furniture is perfectly integrated and along the rounded wall. A generous American donor, having saved and protected him, returned to his place of origin.
The enamel steel furniture is perfectly integrated and along the rounded wall. A generous American donor, having saved and protected him, returned to his place of origin.
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Detail the kitchen taps.
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The kitchen table, also designed by Mallet-Stevens, is a survivor; it has been found in the basement. It is the only piece of furniture that has not left the house since 1932.
Beside him, we can see new editions of lacquered steel chair Mallet-Stevens, first manufactured in 1930 by Tubor . tubular and stackable chairs are easy to carry. This emblem of functionalist furniture was a real novelty at the time.
Beside him, we can see new editions of lacquered steel chair Mallet-Stevens, first manufactured in 1930 by Tubor . tubular and stackable chairs are easy to carry. This emblem of functionalist furniture was a real novelty at the time.
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A working memory
"what shall we do with the container filled rooms of the house that have been preserved?" asked Worn Elisabeth, who was responsible for the inventory of artifacts. Since there were no plans or archives of the house still remaining, it was decided that they would keep and expose some of the objects in the huge wine cellar, like a piece of the memory of the house, recalling the research methods were used.
Thus, elders compartments play a new role as display windows. This is the first time a section on conservation has been created inside of a modern home, this room is in fact very popular with visitors.
"what shall we do with the container filled rooms of the house that have been preserved?" asked Worn Elisabeth, who was responsible for the inventory of artifacts. Since there were no plans or archives of the house still remaining, it was decided that they would keep and expose some of the objects in the huge wine cellar, like a piece of the memory of the house, recalling the research methods were used.
Thus, elders compartments play a new role as display windows. This is the first time a section on conservation has been created inside of a modern home, this room is in fact very popular with visitors.
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The old electrical panel was also retained in the former wine cellar that serves as a materials library.
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In Similarly memory, one of the upstairs bedrooms of the boys was left as is, to witness the disintegration of the villa, under the leadership of its director, Paul-Hervé Parsy.
In fact, Parsy (photo), the current administrator of the Villa Cavrois, was passionately involved in the movement to save this unique building. "In February 2016, we had already reached 100,000 visitors," he said. The original estimate was for 35,000 visits for the first year. The determination of those who attended this house back to health has not been in vain.
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