RUE MALLET-STEVENS | Robert Mallet-Stevens
Paris - France
ADDRESS:
Rue Mallet-Stevens, 75016 Paris, France
ACCESS:
Access to the street is free and unrestricted, however the properties are private and access is not permitted.
Rue Mallet-Stevens in Paris is a rare example of a unified modernist streetscape, designed entirely by architect Robert Mallet-Stevens in the 1920s. Conceived as an architectural ensemble, the street embodies the clean lines, geometric balance, and restrained elegance characteristic of early modern design. The buildings—private residences and artist studios—are composed of smooth white façades, horizontal windows, and carefully proportioned volumes that create a rhythm along the narrow street. Mallet-Stevens emphasized harmony over ornament, integrating modern materials such as steel, glass, and concrete to express precision and lightness. Subtle variations in form and texture prevent monotony, while the street’s overall coherence reflects his belief that architecture could shape social and aesthetic order. Rue Mallet-Stevens remains a manifesto of interwar modernism—functional, refined, and deeply attuned to the relationship between design, craftsmanship, and urban life..
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There are many noteworthy works of architecture in the area including homes by Le Corbusier and Hector Guimard, however this quiet street is well worth the detour. If you find yourself in the area don't miss this one.
