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Maison d'Eileen Gray in Roquebrune Cap Martin (Roquebrune-Cap-Martin or Roquebrune Cap-Martin), Alpes-Maritimes (Alpes Maritimes), Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur (Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur). Architecture by Jean Badovici, 1929. Photography 04/02/10
Maison d'Eileen Gray in Roquebrune Cap Martin (Roquebrune-Cap-Martin or Roquebrune Cap-Martin), Alpes-Maritimes (Alpes Maritimes), Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur (Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur). Architecture by Jean Badovici, 1929. Photography 04/02/10

OMG4658110: Maison d'Eileen Gray in Roquebrune Cap Martin (Roquebrune-Cap-Martin or Roquebrune Cap-Martin), Alpes-Maritimes (Alpes Maritimes), Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur (Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur). Architecture by Jean Badovici, 1929. Photography 04/02/10 / Bridgeman Images

The villa Nubar Bey in Garches (Hauts de Seine). Construction 1931-1932, architects Auguste and Gustave Perret. Large Villa built for an Egyptian minister, Nubar Bey Pasha. Made of concrete weapon and Burgundy stone, the villa overlooks a terraced garden of which only remains a small part of the original trace. Photography 20/05/89.
The villa Nubar Bey in Garches (Hauts de Seine). Construction 1931-1932, architects Auguste and Gustave Perret. Large Villa built for an Egyptian minister, Nubar Bey Pasha. Made of concrete weapon and Burgundy stone, the villa overlooks a terraced garden of which only remains a small part of the original trace. Photography 20/05/89.

TEC4658357: The villa Nubar Bey in Garches (Hauts de Seine). Construction 1931-1932, architects Auguste and Gustave Perret. Large Villa built for an Egyptian minister, Nubar Bey Pasha. Made of concrete weapon and Burgundy stone, the villa overlooks a terraced garden of which only remains a small part of the original trace. Photography 20/05/89., Perret, Auguste (1874-1954) & Gustave (1876-1952) / Bridgeman Images

The villa Nubar Bey in Garches (Hauts de Seine). Construction 1931-1932, architects Auguste and Gustave Perret. Large Villa built for an Egyptian minister, Nubar Bey Pasha. Made of concrete weapon and Burgundy stone, the villa overlooks a terraced garden of which only remains a small part of the original trace. Photography 20/05/89.
The villa Nubar Bey in Garches (Hauts de Seine). Construction 1931-1932, architects Auguste and Gustave Perret. Large Villa built for an Egyptian minister, Nubar Bey Pasha. Made of concrete weapon and Burgundy stone, the villa overlooks a terraced garden of which only remains a small part of the original trace. Photography 20/05/89.

TEC4658367: The villa Nubar Bey in Garches (Hauts de Seine). Construction 1931-1932, architects Auguste and Gustave Perret. Large Villa built for an Egyptian minister, Nubar Bey Pasha. Made of concrete weapon and Burgundy stone, the villa overlooks a terraced garden of which only remains a small part of the original trace. Photography 20/05/89., Perret, Auguste (1874-1954) & Gustave (1876-1952) / Bridgeman Images

Accommodation, 25 bis rue Franklin, Paris 75016. Construction 1903-1904, architects Auguste (1874-1954) and Gustave (1876-1952) Perret. The facade is covered with red tiles with floral designs inspired by Art Nouveau.
Accommodation, 25 bis rue Franklin, Paris 75016. Construction 1903-1904, architects Auguste (1874-1954) and Gustave (1876-1952) Perret. The facade is covered with red tiles with floral designs inspired by Art Nouveau.

TEC4658469: Accommodation, 25 bis rue Franklin, Paris 75016. Construction 1903-1904, architects Auguste (1874-1954) and Gustave (1876-1952) Perret. The facade is covered with red tiles with floral designs inspired by Art Nouveau., Perret, Auguste (1874-1954) & Gustave (1876-1952) / Bridgeman Images

Accommodation, 25 bis rue Franklin, Paris 75016. Construction 1903-1904, architects Auguste (1874-1954) and Gustave (1876-1952) Perret. The facade is covered with red tiles with floral designs inspired by Art Nouveau.
Accommodation, 25 bis rue Franklin, Paris 75016. Construction 1903-1904, architects Auguste (1874-1954) and Gustave (1876-1952) Perret. The facade is covered with red tiles with floral designs inspired by Art Nouveau.

TEC4658487: Accommodation, 25 bis rue Franklin, Paris 75016. Construction 1903-1904, architects Auguste (1874-1954) and Gustave (1876-1952) Perret. The facade is covered with red tiles with floral designs inspired by Art Nouveau., Perret, Auguste (1874-1954) & Gustave (1876-1952) / Bridgeman Images

The Economic and Social Council, 1 avenue d'Iena in Paris 75016. Construction 1937-1946, architects Auguste (1874-1954) and Gustave (1876-1952) Perret. Originally, the Museum of Public Works was to be created for the 1937 Universal Exhibition on Chaillot Hill. In fact, its construction did not begin until January 1937. In 1939, the first rooms of the museum and the conference room were inaugurated. The museum will suffer delays due to the Second World War. This anthem to concrete has been home since 1959 to the Economic and Social Council, established by the 1958 Constitution promulgated by General de Gaulle. Photography 10/03/92.
The Economic and Social Council, 1 avenue d'Iena in Paris 75016. Construction 1937-1946, architects Auguste (1874-1954) and Gustave (1876-1952) Perret. Originally, the Museum of Public Works was to be created for the 1937 Universal Exhibition on Chaillot Hill. In fact, its construction did not begin until January 1937. In 1939, the first rooms of the museum and the conference room were inaugurated. The museum will suffer delays due to the Second World War. This anthem to concrete has been home since 1959 to the Economic and Social Council, established by the 1958 Constitution promulgated by General de Gaulle. Photography 10/03/92.

TEC4658618: The Economic and Social Council, 1 avenue d'Iena in Paris 75016. Construction 1937-1946, architects Auguste (1874-1954) and Gustave (1876-1952) Perret. Originally, the Museum of Public Works was to be created for the 1937 Universal Exhibition on Chaillot Hill. In fact, its construction did not begin until January 1937. In 1939, the first rooms of the museum and the conference room were inaugurated. The museum will suffer delays due to the Second World War. This anthem to concrete has been home since 1959 to the Economic and Social Council, established by the 1958 Constitution promulgated by General de Gaulle. Photography 10/03/92., Perret, Auguste (1874-1954) & Gustave (1876-1952) / Bridgeman Images

The Economic and Social Council, 1 avenue d'Iena in Paris 75016. Construction 1937-1946, architects Auguste (1874-1954) and Gustave (1876-1952) Perret. Originally, the Museum of Public Works was to be created for the 1937 Universal Exhibition on Chaillot Hill. In fact, its construction did not begin until January 1937. In 1939, the first rooms of the museum and the conference room were inaugurated. The museum will suffer delays due to the Second World War. This anthem to concrete has been home since 1959 to the Economic and Social Council, established by the 1958 Constitution promulgated by General de Gaulle. Photography 10/03/92.
The Economic and Social Council, 1 avenue d'Iena in Paris 75016. Construction 1937-1946, architects Auguste (1874-1954) and Gustave (1876-1952) Perret. Originally, the Museum of Public Works was to be created for the 1937 Universal Exhibition on Chaillot Hill. In fact, its construction did not begin until January 1937. In 1939, the first rooms of the museum and the conference room were inaugurated. The museum will suffer delays due to the Second World War. This anthem to concrete has been home since 1959 to the Economic and Social Council, established by the 1958 Constitution promulgated by General de Gaulle. Photography 10/03/92.

TEC4658632: The Economic and Social Council, 1 avenue d'Iena in Paris 75016. Construction 1937-1946, architects Auguste (1874-1954) and Gustave (1876-1952) Perret. Originally, the Museum of Public Works was to be created for the 1937 Universal Exhibition on Chaillot Hill. In fact, its construction did not begin until January 1937. In 1939, the first rooms of the museum and the conference room were inaugurated. The museum will suffer delays due to the Second World War. This anthem to concrete has been home since 1959 to the Economic and Social Council, established by the 1958 Constitution promulgated by General de Gaulle. Photography 10/03/92., Perret, Auguste (1874-1954) & Gustave (1876-1952) / Bridgeman Images

The house Cassandre in Versailles (Les Yvelines). Construction 1924-1925, architects Auguste (1874-1954) and Gustave (1876-1952) Perret. Built for the poster designer Jean Marie Mouron, known as Cassandre, made of weapon concrete and featuring a large workshop overlooking the garden on the ground floor, it is located in a 19th century residential area, close to the railway station on the right bank and the villa Bomsel d'Andre Lurcat. Photography 10/06/88.
The house Cassandre in Versailles (Les Yvelines). Construction 1924-1925, architects Auguste (1874-1954) and Gustave (1876-1952) Perret. Built for the poster designer Jean Marie Mouron, known as Cassandre, made of weapon concrete and featuring a large workshop overlooking the garden on the ground floor, it is located in a 19th century residential area, close to the railway station on the right bank and the villa Bomsel d'Andre Lurcat. Photography 10/06/88.

TEC4658925: The house Cassandre in Versailles (Les Yvelines). Construction 1924-1925, architects Auguste (1874-1954) and Gustave (1876-1952) Perret. Built for the poster designer Jean Marie Mouron, known as Cassandre, made of weapon concrete and featuring a large workshop overlooking the garden on the ground floor, it is located in a 19th century residential area, close to the railway station on the right bank and the villa Bomsel d'Andre Lurcat. Photography 10/06/88., Perret, Auguste (1874-1954) & Gustave (1876-1952) / Bridgeman Images

The hotel casino Venice in Las Vegas (United States). This very recent casino located on the strip is a replica of Venice (Italy), with its canals, gondolas, Piazza San Marco and its Venetian palaces. It is one of Las Vegas's most elegant hotels with over 3000 luxurious rooms. Photography 01/11/04.
The hotel casino Venice in Las Vegas (United States). This very recent casino located on the strip is a replica of Venice (Italy), with its canals, gondolas, Piazza San Marco and its Venetian palaces. It is one of Las Vegas's most elegant hotels with over 3000 luxurious rooms. Photography 01/11/04.

TEC4650105: The hotel casino Venice in Las Vegas (United States). This very recent casino located on the strip is a replica of Venice (Italy), with its canals, gondolas, Piazza San Marco and its Venetian palaces. It is one of Las Vegas's most elegant hotels with over 3000 luxurious rooms. Photography 01/11/04. / Bridgeman Images

Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.

TEC4650154: Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. / Bridgeman Images

The Paris hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. It is an imitation of Paris in the Nevada desert with the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre and the Orsay station on reduced scale. Photography 01/11/04.
The Paris hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. It is an imitation of Paris in the Nevada desert with the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre and the Orsay station on reduced scale. Photography 01/11/04.

TEC4650177: The Paris hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. It is an imitation of Paris in the Nevada desert with the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre and the Orsay station on reduced scale. Photography 01/11/04. / Bridgeman Images

The rear side of the Cite des Popes in Avignon, Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France. Architecture of the 14th century. Photography 17/05/10
The rear side of the Cite des Popes in Avignon, Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France. Architecture of the 14th century. Photography 17/05/10

TEC4650235: The rear side of the Cite des Popes in Avignon, Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France. Architecture of the 14th century. Photography 17/05/10 / Bridgeman Images

Place Daniel Sorano to Avignon Place Daniel Sorano - Avignon -
Place Daniel Sorano to Avignon Place Daniel Sorano - Avignon -

TEC4650361: Place Daniel Sorano to Avignon Place Daniel Sorano - Avignon - / Bridgeman Images

The city of Avignon Avignon - France -
The city of Avignon Avignon - France -

TEC4650417: The city of Avignon Avignon - France - / Bridgeman Images

Hotel de Ville d Avignon Hotel de Ville Avignon -
Hotel de Ville d Avignon Hotel de Ville Avignon -

TEC4650470: Hotel de Ville d Avignon Hotel de Ville Avignon - / Bridgeman Images

Clamart intercommunal cemetery in the Hauts de Seine.
Clamart intercommunal cemetery in the Hauts de Seine.

TEC4650783: Clamart intercommunal cemetery in the Hauts de Seine. / Bridgeman Images

Suresnes in the Hauts de Seine.
Suresnes in the Hauts de Seine.

TEC4650816: Suresnes in the Hauts de Seine. / Bridgeman Images

Rue Maurice Arnoult in Montrouge in the Hauts de Seine.
Rue Maurice Arnoult in Montrouge in the Hauts de Seine.

TEC4650939: Rue Maurice Arnoult in Montrouge in the Hauts de Seine. / Bridgeman Images

Plessis Robinson (Plessis-Robinson) in the Hauts de Seine.
Plessis Robinson (Plessis-Robinson) in the Hauts de Seine.

TEC4650955: Plessis Robinson (Plessis-Robinson) in the Hauts de Seine. / Bridgeman Images

Vallee aux loups at Chatenay Malabry in the Hauts de Seine.
Vallee aux loups at Chatenay Malabry in the Hauts de Seine.

TEC4650969: Vallee aux loups at Chatenay Malabry in the Hauts de Seine. / Bridgeman Images

Avenue Pierre Larousse in Malakoff in the Hauts de Seine.
Avenue Pierre Larousse in Malakoff in the Hauts de Seine.

TEC4651042: Avenue Pierre Larousse in Malakoff in the Hauts de Seine. / Bridgeman Images

Rue Jean Jaures in Vanves in the Hauts de Seine.
Rue Jean Jaures in Vanves in the Hauts de Seine.

TEC4651128: Rue Jean Jaures in Vanves in the Hauts de Seine. / Bridgeman Images

Courbevoie in the Hauts de Seine. Photography 01/10/95.
Courbevoie in the Hauts de Seine. Photography 01/10/95.

TEC4651286: Courbevoie in the Hauts de Seine. Photography 01/10/95. / Bridgeman Images

Puteaux in the Hauts de Seine. Photography 01/10/95.
Puteaux in the Hauts de Seine. Photography 01/10/95.

TEC4651345: Puteaux in the Hauts de Seine. Photography 01/10/95. / Bridgeman Images

Parc de Sceaux in the Hauts de Seine.
Parc de Sceaux in the Hauts de Seine.

TEC4651515: Parc de Sceaux in the Hauts de Seine. / Bridgeman Images

Ile de la Jatte in the Hauts de Seine. The island of la Jatte, formerly called the island of Grande Jatte, is an island on the Seine, located between Neuilly sur Seine and Levallois Perret on its right bank, Courbevoie and the business district of La Defense on its left bank. Photography 01/10/95.
Ile de la Jatte in the Hauts de Seine. The island of la Jatte, formerly called the island of Grande Jatte, is an island on the Seine, located between Neuilly sur Seine and Levallois Perret on its right bank, Courbevoie and the business district of La Defense on its left bank. Photography 01/10/95.

TEC4651615: Ile de la Jatte in the Hauts de Seine. The island of la Jatte, formerly called the island of Grande Jatte, is an island on the Seine, located between Neuilly sur Seine and Levallois Perret on its right bank, Courbevoie and the business district of La Defense on its left bank. Photography 01/10/95. / Bridgeman Images

Social housing in Gennevilliers (Hauts de Seine).
Social housing in Gennevilliers (Hauts de Seine).

TEC4651684: Social housing in Gennevilliers (Hauts de Seine). / Bridgeman Images

The Atomium of Brussels after renovation. Engineer: Andre Waterkeyn, construction 1958. Photography 17/03/06.
The Atomium of Brussels after renovation. Engineer: Andre Waterkeyn, construction 1958. Photography 17/03/06.

TEC4639740: The Atomium of Brussels after renovation. Engineer: Andre Waterkeyn, construction 1958. Photography 17/03/06. / Bridgeman Images

The royal greenhouses of Laeken in Belgium. Achievement 1873. In the 19th century, glass and metal, as new building materials, allowed the construction of a new type of building: the greenhouse. King Leopold II (1835-1909) entrusted the architect Alphonse Balat (1819-1895) with the construction of an ideal glass palace. Open to the public three weeks a year, the Royal Greenhouses of Laeken house an exceptional collection of plants, some dating back to Leopold II. Photography 30/04/06.
The royal greenhouses of Laeken in Belgium. Achievement 1873. In the 19th century, glass and metal, as new building materials, allowed the construction of a new type of building: the greenhouse. King Leopold II (1835-1909) entrusted the architect Alphonse Balat (1819-1895) with the construction of an ideal glass palace. Open to the public three weeks a year, the Royal Greenhouses of Laeken house an exceptional collection of plants, some dating back to Leopold II. Photography 30/04/06.

TEC4639817: The royal greenhouses of Laeken in Belgium. Achievement 1873. In the 19th century, glass and metal, as new building materials, allowed the construction of a new type of building: the greenhouse. King Leopold II (1835-1909) entrusted the architect Alphonse Balat (1819-1895) with the construction of an ideal glass palace. Open to the public three weeks a year, the Royal Greenhouses of Laeken house an exceptional collection of plants, some dating back to Leopold II. Photography 30/04/06. / Bridgeman Images

The royal greenhouses of Laeken in Belgium. Achievement 1873. In the 19th century, glass and metal, as new building materials, allowed the construction of a new type of building: the greenhouse. King Leopold II (1835-1909) entrusted the architect Alphonse Balat (1819-1895) with the construction of an ideal glass palace. Open to the public three weeks a year, the Royal Greenhouses of Laeken house an exceptional collection of plants, some dating back to Leopold II. Photography 30/04/06.
The royal greenhouses of Laeken in Belgium. Achievement 1873. In the 19th century, glass and metal, as new building materials, allowed the construction of a new type of building: the greenhouse. King Leopold II (1835-1909) entrusted the architect Alphonse Balat (1819-1895) with the construction of an ideal glass palace. Open to the public three weeks a year, the Royal Greenhouses of Laeken house an exceptional collection of plants, some dating back to Leopold II. Photography 30/04/06.

TEC4639824: The royal greenhouses of Laeken in Belgium. Achievement 1873. In the 19th century, glass and metal, as new building materials, allowed the construction of a new type of building: the greenhouse. King Leopold II (1835-1909) entrusted the architect Alphonse Balat (1819-1895) with the construction of an ideal glass palace. Open to the public three weeks a year, the Royal Greenhouses of Laeken house an exceptional collection of plants, some dating back to Leopold II. Photography 30/04/06. / Bridgeman Images

The royal greenhouses of Laeken in Belgium. Achievement 1873. In the 19th century, glass and metal, as new building materials, allowed the construction of a new type of building: the greenhouse. King Leopold II (1835-1909) entrusted the architect Alphonse Balat (1819-1895) with the construction of an ideal glass palace. Open to the public three weeks a year, the Royal Greenhouses of Laeken house an exceptional collection of plants, some dating back to Leopold II. Photography 30/04/06.
The royal greenhouses of Laeken in Belgium. Achievement 1873. In the 19th century, glass and metal, as new building materials, allowed the construction of a new type of building: the greenhouse. King Leopold II (1835-1909) entrusted the architect Alphonse Balat (1819-1895) with the construction of an ideal glass palace. Open to the public three weeks a year, the Royal Greenhouses of Laeken house an exceptional collection of plants, some dating back to Leopold II. Photography 30/04/06.

TEC4639841: The royal greenhouses of Laeken in Belgium. Achievement 1873. In the 19th century, glass and metal, as new building materials, allowed the construction of a new type of building: the greenhouse. King Leopold II (1835-1909) entrusted the architect Alphonse Balat (1819-1895) with the construction of an ideal glass palace. Open to the public three weeks a year, the Royal Greenhouses of Laeken house an exceptional collection of plants, some dating back to Leopold II. Photography 30/04/06. / Bridgeman Images

The royal greenhouses of Laeken in Belgium. Achievement 1873. In the 19th century, glass and metal, as new building materials, allowed the construction of a new type of building: the greenhouse. King Leopold II (1835-1909) entrusted the architect Alphonse Balat (1819-1895) with the construction of an ideal glass palace. Open to the public three weeks a year, the Royal Greenhouses of Laeken house an exceptional collection of plants, some dating back to Leopold II. Photography 30/04/06.
The royal greenhouses of Laeken in Belgium. Achievement 1873. In the 19th century, glass and metal, as new building materials, allowed the construction of a new type of building: the greenhouse. King Leopold II (1835-1909) entrusted the architect Alphonse Balat (1819-1895) with the construction of an ideal glass palace. Open to the public three weeks a year, the Royal Greenhouses of Laeken house an exceptional collection of plants, some dating back to Leopold II. Photography 30/04/06.

TEC4639869: The royal greenhouses of Laeken in Belgium. Achievement 1873. In the 19th century, glass and metal, as new building materials, allowed the construction of a new type of building: the greenhouse. King Leopold II (1835-1909) entrusted the architect Alphonse Balat (1819-1895) with the construction of an ideal glass palace. Open to the public three weeks a year, the Royal Greenhouses of Laeken house an exceptional collection of plants, some dating back to Leopold II. Photography 30/04/06. / Bridgeman Images

The royal greenhouses of Laeken in Belgium. Achievement 1873. In the 19th century, glass and metal, as new building materials, allowed the construction of a new type of building: the greenhouse. King Leopold II (1835-1909) entrusted the architect Alphonse Balat (1819-1895) with the construction of an ideal glass palace. Open to the public three weeks a year, the Royal Greenhouses of Laeken house an exceptional collection of plants, some dating back to Leopold II. Photography 30/04/06.
The royal greenhouses of Laeken in Belgium. Achievement 1873. In the 19th century, glass and metal, as new building materials, allowed the construction of a new type of building: the greenhouse. King Leopold II (1835-1909) entrusted the architect Alphonse Balat (1819-1895) with the construction of an ideal glass palace. Open to the public three weeks a year, the Royal Greenhouses of Laeken house an exceptional collection of plants, some dating back to Leopold II. Photography 30/04/06.

TEC4639884: The royal greenhouses of Laeken in Belgium. Achievement 1873. In the 19th century, glass and metal, as new building materials, allowed the construction of a new type of building: the greenhouse. King Leopold II (1835-1909) entrusted the architect Alphonse Balat (1819-1895) with the construction of an ideal glass palace. Open to the public three weeks a year, the Royal Greenhouses of Laeken house an exceptional collection of plants, some dating back to Leopold II. Photography 30/04/06. / Bridgeman Images

The royal greenhouses of Laeken in Belgium. Achievement 1873. In the 19th century, glass and metal, as new building materials, allowed the construction of a new type of building: the greenhouse. King Leopold II (1835-1909) entrusted the architect Alphonse Balat (1819-1895) with the construction of an ideal glass palace. Open to the public three weeks a year, the Royal Greenhouses of Laeken house an exceptional collection of plants, some dating back to Leopold II. Photography 30/04/06.
The royal greenhouses of Laeken in Belgium. Achievement 1873. In the 19th century, glass and metal, as new building materials, allowed the construction of a new type of building: the greenhouse. King Leopold II (1835-1909) entrusted the architect Alphonse Balat (1819-1895) with the construction of an ideal glass palace. Open to the public three weeks a year, the Royal Greenhouses of Laeken house an exceptional collection of plants, some dating back to Leopold II. Photography 30/04/06.

TEC4639897: The royal greenhouses of Laeken in Belgium. Achievement 1873. In the 19th century, glass and metal, as new building materials, allowed the construction of a new type of building: the greenhouse. King Leopold II (1835-1909) entrusted the architect Alphonse Balat (1819-1895) with the construction of an ideal glass palace. Open to the public three weeks a year, the Royal Greenhouses of Laeken house an exceptional collection of plants, some dating back to Leopold II. Photography 30/04/06. / Bridgeman Images

The Japanese tower of Laeken Park in Belgium. Construction 1873. Photography 30/04/06.
The Japanese tower of Laeken Park in Belgium. Construction 1873. Photography 30/04/06.

TEC4639902: The Japanese tower of Laeken Park in Belgium. Construction 1873. Photography 30/04/06. / Bridgeman Images

The royal greenhouses of Laeken in Belgium. Achievement 1873. In the 19th century, glass and metal, as new building materials, allowed the construction of a new type of building: the greenhouse. King Leopold II (1835-1909) entrusted the architect Alphonse Balat (1819-1895) with the construction of an ideal glass palace. Open to the public three weeks a year, the Royal Greenhouses of Laeken house an exceptional collection of plants, some dating back to Leopold II. Photography 30/04/06.
The royal greenhouses of Laeken in Belgium. Achievement 1873. In the 19th century, glass and metal, as new building materials, allowed the construction of a new type of building: the greenhouse. King Leopold II (1835-1909) entrusted the architect Alphonse Balat (1819-1895) with the construction of an ideal glass palace. Open to the public three weeks a year, the Royal Greenhouses of Laeken house an exceptional collection of plants, some dating back to Leopold II. Photography 30/04/06.

TEC4639946: The royal greenhouses of Laeken in Belgium. Achievement 1873. In the 19th century, glass and metal, as new building materials, allowed the construction of a new type of building: the greenhouse. King Leopold II (1835-1909) entrusted the architect Alphonse Balat (1819-1895) with the construction of an ideal glass palace. Open to the public three weeks a year, the Royal Greenhouses of Laeken house an exceptional collection of plants, some dating back to Leopold II. Photography 30/04/06. / Bridgeman Images


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