TEC4617626: Les Galeries Lafayette, 38-46ae boulevard Haussmann, Paris 9e. In 1906 the owners Alphonse Kahn and Theophile Bader entrusted the architect Georges Chedanne (1861-1940) with the construction of a new stone building Boulevard Haussmann. In view of the success of this new concept, Ferdinand Chanut extended the building in 1910-12. / Bridgeman Images
TEC4617707: The dome has stained glass windows of Galeries Lafayette, 38-46ae boulevard Haussmann, Paris 9e. The owners Alphonse Kahn and Theophile Bader entrusted the architect Georges Chedanne in 1906 with the construction of a new stone building. And in view of the success of this new concept, Ferdinand Chanut (1872-1961) extended the building in 1913-1912. In the center of the store still remains the dome with stained glass windows. / Bridgeman Images
TEC4617709: La cupola du department store Le Printemps, 64-70 Boulevard Haussmann, Paris 9e. In 1910, Rene Binet (1866-1911) built a second store, taking over the architectural part of Paul Sedille (1836-1900), while centering the ensemble on a six-storey octagonal hall under a double dome. The dome of Rene Binet, the work of the master glassmaker Briere, is still visible on the sixth floor of the store. / Bridgeman Images
TEC4617981: L'Opera Garnier, Place de l'Opera, Paris 9th. The Opera or the National Academy of Music and Dance represents the best architectural expression of the Napoleon III style, eclectic, baroque, overload. It was following the failed attempt to attack Emperor Napoleon III (1808-1873) on January 14, 1858 by Theobaldus Felice Orsini (1819-1858) that he decided to build a new opera in a space and on. Architect Charles Garnier (1825-1898), construction 1862-1875. / Bridgeman Images
TEC4618888: The Council of Europe in Strasbourg (Bas Rhin, Alsace). Designed by French architect Henry Bernard, the building opened in 1977 under the name of the Palais de l'Europe houses the meeting rooms and offices of the Council of Europe as well as the hemicycle of the Parliamentary Assembly. Photography 10/03/99., Bernard, Henry (1912-1994) / Bridgeman Images
TEC4619842: Wittenbergplatz Metro Station in Berlin (Germany). First underground metro station in Berlin, on the first electric line. Built in reference to the classical buildings of the 18th century, especially Schinkel, it retains an abundant decor designed in a more contemporary style that survived the war. Architect Alfred Grenander (1863-1931), realisation 1911-1913. / Bridgeman Images
TEC4619849: Wittenbergplatz metro station, Schoneberg district in Berlin (Germany).Architect Alfred Grenander (1863-1931), construction 1911-1913. First underground metro station in Berlin, on the first electric line. Built in reference to the classical buildings of the 18th century. Photography 2003. / Bridgeman Images