Paris Corners: Quai du Louvre & Rue de la Monnaie
Image by Istvan
La Samaritaine: a closed high-quality department store, viewed from Pont Neuf.
The first store on the spot was opened in 1869, between 1903 and 1907 it was reconstructed in Art Nouveau style according to Frantz Jourdain's designs. Further structural changes were completed in 1933 by Henri Sauvage who reworked the architecture to reflect the aesthetic principles of Art Déco.
The store was closed in 2005 due to security and refurbishment reasons - according to the Wikipedia article it is going to be reopened in 2011.
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Nice Principles Of Art And Design photos
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