tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post7800858247581108912..comments2024-03-27T03:54:04.570-04:00Comments on architect design™: The MOST elegant house- Musee Nissim de Camondo, ParisArchitectDesign™http://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-81612595399668855842015-02-26T16:37:54.004-05:002015-02-26T16:37:54.004-05:00Dear Stefan,
I went to Wikipedia to read more abo...Dear Stefan,<br /><br />I went to Wikipedia to read more about Count Camondo and his family — what a sad story! The thought occured to me that the family must have had the opportunity to escape, but could not see what was in store.Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-37154350929335702942015-02-25T14:26:15.109-05:002015-02-25T14:26:15.109-05:00The Destors plan you reproduce is extremely intere...The Destors plan you reproduce is extremely interesting, but apart from a new facade on the street (1874) I think most of the building is the earlier construction for Nissim (Moïse’s father) by Adolphe Violet (1864). The lot next door (number 61) was bought by Abraham-Béhor, Nissim’s brother and partner in the Paris bank, and his hôtel – finished 1875 – was also by Destors (there were plans of either or both at a special exhibition at the MNC last year). Alas, although the shell of 61 remains, the interiors were destroyed (it now houses Morgan Stanley). And as you say, Moïse had 63 entirely rebuilt in the next century, down to the Violet cellars, by Sanson/Sergent. I like the elaborate Second Empire roofline of 61, but the corner placement of Sergent’s house, with the feeling of enclosure it gives – an L shape, with the garden on the diagonal, is absolutely brilliant. Your admirable photographs do it full justice.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15068840602443958297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-69915424256881849092015-02-25T00:52:33.793-05:002015-02-25T00:52:33.793-05:00Oh god, I can hardly wait for the next post!
A ...Oh god, I can hardly wait for the next post! <br /><br />A beauty, and love love love that treillage (actually useful rather than as a wall decor item haha). You are showing me places in Paris I have still to visit. You mean business when you travel. I think I spend too much time sitting in cafes drinking cafe cremes. And wishing I smoked even just a little. ;)<br /><br />Waiting...<br /><br />xo TerriWindlosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17014227226507484798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-22196324924744290992015-02-24T18:20:59.467-05:002015-02-24T18:20:59.467-05:00Love your photo showing the detailed carvings on t...Love your photo showing the detailed carvings on the exterior rear facade - between the Corinthian Capitals...you can see glowing strands of crystal beads of the chandelier in the room where you stood - by one of the carved flowers. Love the NdCM...I hear one can take courses there...you should, it would set you apart!The Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01159724663060240920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-50047589877171211892015-02-24T16:05:29.159-05:002015-02-24T16:05:29.159-05:00Fabulous Stefan. I love seeing a bit of the French...Fabulous Stefan. I love seeing a bit of the French blue/grey against the intricate architecture.<br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena<br />The Arts by KarenaKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28651976363618994.post-60462492563205974462015-02-24T10:10:20.191-05:002015-02-24T10:10:20.191-05:00can't wait for more... don't think about t...can't wait for more... don't think about the exteriors much, thanks for the new take on it. Lovely snaps??<br />Deana Sidneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14908407077861396161noreply@blogger.com