Maison Blomme, Protected heritage building in Campus Solbosch, Belgium.
Maison Blomme is a modern residential building at the corner of Avenue Franklin Roosevelt and Avenue Antoine Depage in Brussels. The facade consists of white plaster with a base of blue stone, with the side facing Franklin Roosevelt Avenue emphasizing horizontal lines, while the Antoine Depage Avenue side displays vertical elements.
Architect Adrien Blomme designed and built the structure in 1929 initially as his own residence and office. In the 1960s, it became part of the Free University of Brussels, where it has served administrative functions since.
The building shows how Brussels began accepting modern forms in the 1920s, moving away from older building styles. At the entrances, artistic details express the connection between architecture and craft.
The building sits at a central intersection on the university's Solbosch campus and is easily reached on foot. Visitors should note that this is now the university's rectorate and offers limited public access.
Renowned sculptor Ossip Zadkine created bas-reliefs specifically for the entrances that depict architectural tools. This artistic collaboration makes the structure an example of the connection between architecture and visual art from that era.
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