Hector Guimard's Standard-Construction System

A photo album in Cooper Hewitt’s collection documents the construction of a prototype house in Paris, France, that demonstrates the principles of Standard-Construction, a patented modular building system designed by French architect Hector Guimard in the early 20th century. Like many architects of his time, Guimard explored the possibility for standardization and prefabrication to streamline the construction process with the aim of building more efficient and affordable housing in Paris.
On view at Cooper Hewitt in the exhibition “Hector Guimard: How Paris Got Its Curves” through May 2023.