Ferme 'Standard': Architectural Design Plans

French Art Nouveau architect Hector Guimard produced this technical blueprint for a standardized farmhouse design, part of his broader investigation into prefabricated, economical housing. The drawing employs precise cross-sections, elevation views, and detailed construction specifications—labeled in French with measurements and material notations. Guimard's systematic approach to modular building reflects early 20th-century modernist thinking about mass production and rational design. The 'Standard Farm' concept demonstrates how avant-garde architects of the period engaged practical problems of shelter and efficiency, translating aesthetic principles into reproducible architectural systems for broader populations.