The Brajzblat house retains the essence of a certain post-war domestic utopia. Its sober façade asserts its modern character, in continuity with the older neighboring buildings. The interior volumes are structured by large vertical and horizontal lines, notably by a central straight-flight staircase, typical of the works by engineer-architect Jean Prouvé.

A centerpiece of the interior design, the staircase is made of wood and metal and appears to be suspended beneath a skylight that transforms the stairwell into a light well, illuminating the spaces down to the ground floor. The various rooms are bathed in light thanks to the expansive windows facing the garden and the horizontal windows on the street side.

From the living room to the kitchen, passing through the bedrooms, the eye is constantly drawn to the integrated furniture created by architect-designer Robert Anxionnat. These various interior architectural elements, mostly made of wood, were crafted by Anxionnat’s family-owned company, SADEM (Société d’Aménagement Décoration et Équipement Mobilier).

Whether it’s the large wardrobes lining the corridors, the bed, the nightstands, or the vanity, all the furnishings are designed to be functional without sacrificing the typical 1950s elegance. Numerous practical details reflect a special attention to the inhabitants and their needs.

The younger brother of Jean, Henri Prouvé (1915–2012) studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris in 1934 and gained experience at Le Corbusier’s office, where he met Beaudouin and Lods, as well as at the Jean Prouvé workshops. He became a licensed architect in 1947, after being mobilized and taken prisoner in 1940 in the Ardennes.

From the 1950s onward, he undertook major projects such as the Joffre Saint-Thiébaut Tower in Nancy, where he established his office, the Saint-François d’Assise Church in Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, the Clos de Médreville, where he would reside, the current CARSAT building on Rue de Metz, the Gentilly fire station, the Montet-Octroi Tower, and the Centre des Nations in Vandoeuvre.

He also collaborated with Jean Prouvé on private commissions, including Villa Saint-Clair (1948–1951) and Villa Lopez with architect Raymond Lopez (1951–1954). His work has been highlighted in several exhibitions, notably in 2005 at the Cité Radieuse in Briey-en-Forêt.