Jean Prouvé, INSA Grille Facade Element

Architectural facade element in embossed aluminum by Jean Prouvé for C.I.M.T, France, 1957. Originally installed at the INSA campus in Villeurbanne, the pressed aluminium panel reflects Prouvé's belief that architecture should be assembled with the same logic as industry, using lightweight prefabricated elements instead of traditional masonry.

Executed in embossed aluminium with a repeating relief that changes constantly with light and shadow. Originally conceived as an insulation panel, the piece today functions as a sculptural fragment of post-war French modernism. Preserved in original condition with visible wear and traces of use. Following the recent renovation of the INSA buildings, only a small number of panels were saved.

h x w x d: 170 x 108 x 7 cm / weight: 10 kg

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About Jean Prouvé

Jean Prouvé (1901–1984) was a French designer, metalworker, and builder known for his direct approach to construction and material. Starting from wrought iron, he developed a modern language based on folded sheet metal, where structure and form are inseparable.

Through the Ateliers Jean Prouvé, founded in 1931, he produced furniture and architectural elements using industrial methods, from metal chairs and tables to prefabricated buildings. His work is defined by a clear construction logic, where each element follows its function.

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