Jean Prouvé, heritage that serves the architecture of tomorrow
Maison de l’architecture des Pays de la Loire, June 28th - August 31st, 2025
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.
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