Jean Prouvé, heritage that serves the architecture of tomorrow
The recent “discovery” of a public primary school designed by Les Ateliers Jean Prouvé in a tiny town in Le Morbihan, is the starting point for this exhibition at La Maison de l’architecture des Pays de la Loire. It pays tribute to major figure of 20th-century architecture and design, Jean Prouvé (1901 – 1984).
Devoid of quaint features or anecdotal details, his buildings and furniture still remain a source of inspiration for many architects and designers today.
Through a collection of rare archives and objects, this exhibition traces the history of the Kerglaw school complex in Inzinzac-Lochrist, highlighting the prominent role schools played in Prouvé’s vast body of work. These school buildings demonstrate brand-new construction principles characterized by industrialization, prefabrication, and resource efficiency.
The exhibition is also an opportunity to discover Prouvé’s projects in the Pays de la Loire region. Some were never built, and many have disappeared, while others – which have been preserved – merit even more attention, given their architectural or technical importance.
By the same architect
28 Rue Fouré, 44000 Nantes
How to get there?
Parking(s) nearby: Parking Cité des Congrès, Parking Baco-LU 1 côté gare, Parking Baco-LU 2 côté CHU, Parking Hôtel Dieu, Parking Feydeau, Parking Gare limité 1h
Public transport: Cité des Congrès, Monteil, Lieu Unique, Hôtel Dieu, Duchesse Anne - Château
Self-service bicycles: Station Naolib Vélo libre-service Cité internationale des congrès (n°54), Station Naolib Vélo libre-service Olivettes (n°53), Station Naolib Vélo libre-service Magellan (n°55), Station Naolib Vélo libre-service Baco (n°52), Station Naolib Vélo libre-service Lieu unique (n°61), Station Naolib Vélo libre-service Château (n°50), Station Naolib Vélo libre-service Gare de nantes sud (n°70), Station Naolib Vélo libre-service Ricordeau (n°38), Station Naolib Vélo libre-service Madeleine (n°40), Station Naolib Vélo libre-service Duchesse anne (n°49)
Closed today.
From june 28th 2025 to august 31st 2025
from 13h00 to 19h00 on tuesday, wednesday, thursday, friday, saturday, sunday