Vandelay

Architects and practices · The Vandelay collection

Hector Guimard

Start with Castel Béranger in Paris. Compare the selected works below, explore their architectural themes and follow a city guide to discover more.

2 buildings in this collection · 1 city · 1 country

Castel Béranger, Paris
Castel Béranger Paris

Selected works

Follow the city and theme links to put each work in its architectural context. Credits may include collaborators or later contributions.

Architectural context

About Hector Guimard

Hector Guimard (1867–1942) was the leading figure of French Art Nouveau architecture, known for sinuous ironwork, organic ornamentation, and facades that seem to grow rather than be constructed. The catalogue holds 2 of his works in Paris.

Castel Béranger (1898) was his breakthrough: an apartment building with whiplash iron balconies, glazed ceramic panels, and carved stone doorways where no two elements are identical. The Hôtel Guimard (1913), his own residence, is a more restrained but equally inventive work. Guimard is also famous for his Paris Métro station entrances — cast-iron and glass canopies that made Art Nouveau part of everyday Parisian life.

Explore the architectural themes

These tags describe works in this collection. Follow a theme to compare examples by other architects and practices.

Where to explore

Cities with documented works credited to Hector Guimard. Counts refer to this collection; links open the broader city guides.

Explore the country guides

Before you explore

Is this a complete list of works?
No. This is Vandelay’s selected collection of 2 buildings credited to Hector Guimard. The catalogue includes collaborations and does not represent a complete body of work.
Can I visit the buildings?
A listing does not guarantee that interiors are open to visitors. Check the venue’s official website for access, opening hours and booking requirements.
How can I correct a credit or suggest a work?
Contact us with the building’s name and a reliable source for the attribution or detail you would like us to review.

Take it with you

Notice more on your next walk.

Find documented buildings on the map, explore their stories and see nearby places with live distances in AR.

Get the App