Hôtel Hannon, Art Nouveau mansion in Saint-Gilles, Belgium.
Hôtel Hannon is a private mansion featuring white brick facades, blue stone detailing, wrought iron railings, and expansive bay windows positioned at a street intersection. The building displays large windows and refined proportions that blend practical design with artistic expression typical of the period.
The building was constructed in 1903 by architect Jules Brunfaut for industrialist Édouard Hannon and remained a private residence for decades. It narrowly escaped demolition in the 1960s and received protected heritage status in 1976.
The mansion served as a showcase for how wealthy residents displayed their taste through handcrafted furnishings and artistic decoration. Visitors can see how the owners surrounded themselves with objects that celebrated natural forms and skilled craftsmanship.
Visiting works best on weekdays or weekends when the house opens to guests, though hours vary seasonally. Since it is a restored private residence on an active street corner, expect stairs and plan for a leisurely indoor tour.
Inside, a grand staircase features floral patterns illuminated from above by colored glass windows. The wall paintings were created by artist Paul Baudouin and showcase craftsmanship rarely seen today.
Location: Saint-Gilles - Sint-Gillis
Inception: 1902
Architects: Jules Brunfaut
Architectural style: Art Nouveau architecture
GPS coordinates: 50.82083,4.35222
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:43
Art Nouveau emerged between 1890 and 1910 as one of Europe's most influential architectural and decorative movements. Architects of this period broke from historical precedents to develop a new visual language characterized by curved lines, plant motifs and richly ornamented facades. The movement took different names across countries: Modernisme in Catalonia, Jugendstil in German-speaking regions, Secession in Austria and Liberty in Italy. This diversity led to regional interpretations that incorporated local craft traditions and cultural characteristics. This collection includes buildings across Barcelona, Paris, Budapest, Vienna, Prague, Brussels and other European cities. In Barcelona, works by Antoni Gaudí and his contemporaries shape entire streetscapes, including Casa Batlló with its undulating facade and the Sant Pau Recinte Modernista. Paris preserves the celebrated metro stations by Hector Guimard, while Budapest features the Gresham Palace, Museum of Applied Arts and Gellért Baths. Vienna presents characteristic examples of the Austrian variant with the Secession Building and Majolica House. The collection also includes less visited sites such as the Kőrössy Villa in Kecskemét, Horta Museum in Brussels and the railway station in Helsingør, Denmark.
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