Art Nouveau famous and intricate building in Paris

The Lavirotte Building at 29 Avenue Rapp in Paris is a beautiful example of Art Nouveau architecture, standing out with remarkable facade decor and an intricate history. It was designed by architect Jules Lavirotte between 1899 and 1901, with features of colorful ceramic tiles crafted by a ceramist Alexandre Bigot. The building's entrance is framed by statues of Adam and Eve together with Lavirotte's wife at the center. The door itself invites for various interpretations - a playful lizard-shaped door and handles easily reminds of a male anatomy part :) The building is adorned with balconies, further decorated with ceramic tiles and elaborated sculptural details, many of them displaying floral and animal motifs - a quintessence of Art Nouveau movement. A must-see for architecture lovers and Art Nouveau enthusiasts visiting Paris! Apologies upfront for some unintended "barrel" effect on some of the pictures, though the unwanted bending lines actually match the curving lines of Art Nouveau style, don't you agree ;)? A similar post depicts another Art Nouveau building just behind Avenue Rapp, at 12 Rue Sedillot (search for Leonardo da Vinci Italian school post).