1913 – Galleries Lafayette Department Store, Paris

Architect: Georges Chédanne & F. Chanut

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Originally there were two of these amazing spaces, but the second was removed in the 1950s. 35 metres tall, it is a riot of Art Nouveau decoration, and covered by a coloured glass ceiling, it is as ornate as the interior of the nearby Opera House.

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Clerkin, Paul (2009, November 25). *1913 – Galleries Lafayette Department Store, Paris*. Archiseek.com. https://www.archiseek.com/1913-galleries-lafayette-department-store-paris/ (Updated 2010, July 15)
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Clerkin, Paul. "1913 – Galleries Lafayette Department Store, Paris." *Archiseek.com*, 25 Nov. 2009, https://www.archiseek.com/1913-galleries-lafayette-department-store-paris/. Updated 15 Jul. 2010.

Published November 25, 2009 | Last Updated July 15, 2010

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