A Bit of History
The A Réaumur department store was founded by Jean-Baptiste Gobert-Martin. It opened its doors in April 1897 in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris. In 1960, the store closed its doors after many years of activity. The building, a remarkable technical feat of construction, has now been repurposed for shops and offices
Project
To preserve this architectural masterpiece, restoration work was undertaken to faithfully reproduce the previous store signs that had been damaged over time.
Restoration steps
The moldings were shaped to the template using a mortar made from PROMPT natural cement. Stainless steel dowels and wires were installed to enhance the anchoring and adhesion of the mortar.
Sustainable Solution
The moldings were shaped to the template using a mortar made from PROMPT natural cement. Stainless steel dowels and wires were installed to enhance the anchoring and adhesion of the mortar.
Key information
The project lasted for 10 months and was completed in the summer of 2022.
Stakeholders
Client
AG2R La Mondiale
Architect
Morris & Renaud Architectes
Contractor(s)
LEFEVRE (Paris)
