Mercier House, Lausanne
Architects: Francis Isoz
Location: Rue du Grand Chêne 8, Lausanne, Switzerland
Project Year: 1898-1900
Client: Jean-Jacques Mercier
In the late XIX century, most of the cities underwent big changes: new avenues were opened through the city center, public transport network were implemented, and the first skyscrapers were built. These changes were promoted by the emerging entrepreneur class, which was able to travel, see the novelties around the world, and bring them back home. One of these entrepreneurs was the swiss Jean Jacques Mercier. One of the leaders in the leather industry, Mercier was also a real estate manager. He was active in Lausanne and, with his interventions, created a new, modern image for the city. In the city center, between 1870 and 1900 he promoted the development of the Flon valley. His project included:
- Docks on the former riverbed,
- An underground railway line, linking the docks to the railway station and to the port,
- A mixed-use building (Mercier House), between the city center and the docks area.
Almost all buildings were shorter than the valley shoulders, invisible from the city center, the only exception being Mercier House.
From the city center, Mercier House looks like any ordinary building.
The entrance. Doors and windows are taken from Italian and French Renaissance.
From the Flon Valley, Mercier House becomes a real skyscraper, with no less than 11 floors.
Smaller buildings gather around it, linked between them by a series of bridges, elevators and walkways. Inside, lots of different activities are gathered: houses, shops, depots, offices, religious communities, sport halls…
The small lane between Mercier House and the surrounding buildings.
View from a walkway. Towers and pinnacles are inspired from French and Flemish Gothic.
One of the towers, hosting balconies and bow-windows.
Detail of one of the balconies.
Вот это я понимаю архитектура!
а то все конструктивизм-онанизм.
so???? the library is full of history books, don´t begin with this please.
*Y*A*W*N*
Next time hire a real photographer and make a point with the writing … why is this on ArchDaily ?
nnooo, don’t go there, archdaily!
…i’m also surprised!
This is wonderful. There needs to be much more of this kind of stuff on ArchDaily, to remind me of the kinds of things I DON’T want to do.
не, ребята, это не сюда…
No fellows, don’t begin posting such images that I can easily find in every second architectural book.
I agree with all of you. Is there a need?????
Agree 100% with Ronoc :D
bull shit…в)
кто понимает по-русски в перевеоде не нуждается…в)))
к этому разделу архитектуры есть все постсоветские универы и учебники архитекторов,которые ничего кроме “псевдонеоклассицизма с элементами ампира” и т.п. не понимают…не надо засорять сайты современной архитектуры таким “shit” ом…в)
?????????????????
i dont get this post
i will pray tonight so that i wont see such a thing again in Archdaily :)
This structure is a beautiful building, and has a lot to offer aesthetically for its time and the future. You all sound like bitches.
Where´s the project??? I can´t find it.
“From the city center, Mercier House looks like any ordinary building.”
Usually statements like this should be followed by “But from *insert location here*, it is in fact an extraordinary…”, otherwise, you know, you are stating that IS an ORDINARY building O_o
It’s a lovely historical building, but I think the post could have benefitted from some photos and statements showing why this is interesting and worth sharing. Maybe some details or some interior views.
Not only am I surprised by the post, I’m also quite surprised to see comments in Russian.
ну незнаю незнаю! всему своё время думаю сдесь многие незнют что из себя представляет подобная архитектура!hotja sam priderzivajusj konstruktivnogo te4enija
крaйне удивлён подобному посту :)
у нас в Риге полно подобного! время подобного ушло безвозвратно(слава богу):)))
…Артем,я Вам почти завидую…в))) у нас это еще не ушло к сожалению…причем,был бы настоящий классицизм – ладно уж, так у нас не так ведь все…
А у вас енто хде? :)
зато в латвийской архитектуре идеи напрч отсутствуют исе клоны и клоны ничего своего :\
What is the interest to show such a building? If there is a good project in it, you must show it.
mcastroni, the building could be significant in many ways… social and cultural context, size, artistic value… Yet, you’ve failed in presenting any of them. There’s only: Long time ago; big entrepeneur; biggest building; don’t-mind-the-poor-pictures-just-look-at-the-pretty-pastiche! Even if I leave the whole pertinence of the post aside (if there was any), the design is irrelevant, except for the “Italian and French Renaissance” doors and the “French and Flemish Gothic” towers and pinnacles? If you want to post historic buildings here, please don’t. But if you really must, make a proper article and justify it.
It is a nice looking building, but this article is weak. Where are the drawings? What can we learn?
Beautiful building, bad article.
Please don’t use local languages.. Let other people from other countries shared your oppinion.
It does not for archdaily! I agree!
compatriots it is a shame With some )))
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