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...
#ArtDeco2025_interior: La Nouvelle Maison – Henry Van de Velde in Tervuren (ENG)
La Nouvelle Maison Albertlaan 1, TervurenLa Nouvelle Maison in Tervuren, near Brussels, has recently been restored with the utmost care and love under the direction of architect Guido Stegen. Architect Henry van de Velde himself moved there with his family in 1927. The house reveals refined details and a subtle colour palette, which have been restored to their original state...