Interior visit : Maison Hannon – the home of Marie and Edouard Hannon
Maison Hannon Verbindingslaan 1 Avenue de la Jonction, Sint-Gillis - Saint-Gilles, BelgiëThe Maison Hannon is one of the masterpieces of art nouveau in Brussels, uniting Belgian art nouveau with French art nouveau in a symbolist and dreamlike universe. Built on the corner of Avenue Brugmann and Avenue de la Jonction in Saint-Gilles, it was commissioned by the Hannon couple whose name it bears, Marie and Edouard,...
A highlight of contemporary Belgian architecture: Guided Tour in the Dilbeek Fire Station, shortlisted for the European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture – Mies van der Rohe Award 2024
Brandweerkazerne Dilbeek Oudesmidsestraat 38A, DilbeekEvery two years, the prestigious European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture – Mies van der Rohe Award shines the spotlight on the most outstanding new buildings throughout Europe. Before an overall winner is announced, a shortlist names the most promising candidates. In 2024, this included four projects in Belgium, among them the Dilbeek Fire Station...
Interior visit: former “La Royale Belge” – MIX (ENG)
Mix - voormalige "La Royale Belge" - aan de hoofdingang van het gebouw (binnen) Vorstlaan 25, Brussel, Watermaal-Bosvoorde, BelgiëRené Stapels and Pierre Dufau – 1965-1970 Renovation: Caruso St John, Bovenbouw, DDS+ The perfectly cross-shaped building in Corten steel with a fully glazed base gives the impression that the structure floats on the water. The architects designed a building in close relationship to its surrounding landscape. The iconic office building was renovated by Caruso...
#ArtDeco2025 – interior: van Buuren Museum & Gardens (EN)
van Buuren Museum & Tuinen Leo Erreralaan 41, Brussel (Ukkel), BelgiëThe Roaring Twenties in Ukkel The house of banker and patron David van Buuren was built in 1928. The exterior is a typical example of Amsterdam School architecture. The interior is a masterpiece of the Art Deco style, designed by renowned Belgian, French, and Dutch designers. The museum-like house retains the intimate atmosphere of a...
#ArtDeco2025 – interior: Hotel Solvay – carte blanche for Victor Horta (EN)
Hotel Solvay Louizalaan 224, Brussel, BelgiëThe Solvay House is widely regarded as one of Victor Horta’s most significant achievements and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. In 1894, Armand Solvay, the son of industrialist Ernest Solvay, commissioned the Art Nouveau architect Victor Horta to design a residence for him and his family. This house would be constructed on...
#ArtDeco2025 – interior: van Buuren Museum & Gardens
van Buuren Museum & Tuinen Leo Erreralaan 41, Brussel (Ukkel), BelgiëThe Roaring Twenties in Ukkel The house of banker and patron David van Buuren was built in 1928. The exterior is a typical example of Amsterdam School architecture. The interior is a masterpiece of the Art Deco style, designed by renowned Belgian, French, and Dutch designers. The museum-like house retains the intimate atmosphere of a...