Perret show apartment / Maison du Patrimoine

Maison du Patrimoine – Atelier Perret in Le Havre is housed in a typical apartment building from the post-war reconstruction. Its architecture is based on Auguste Perret’s clear reinforced-concrete frame: a visible grid of columns and beams that defines the proportions of the rooms and the facade. Because the structure carries the load, the interior partitions are lighter and more flexible, allowing open, bright spaces with large window openings. The result is a rational, elegant modernist design that highlights construction logic, modular planning, and natural light—key features of the rebuilt UNESCO city center.