Delune House

The Delune House is an Art Nouveau villa in Brussels featuring a white stone façade with elaborate decorative details and multiple projections. The architectural design showcases the style's characteristic curved forms and ornamental elements throughout the structure.

The villa was commissioned in 1904 and received its construction permit in June of that year. It survived the fires during the 1910 World Exposition and stands today as a witness to that period.

The building served as a popular gathering place during the 1910 World Exposition and was transformed into a café featuring jazz performances. It became a social hub where visitors could enjoy music and entertainment in an elegant setting.

The house is located near Franklin Roosevelt Avenue and is visible from public paths in the Solbosch area. Access to the building requires advance planning since it is a protected heritage site.

The sgraffito work on the façade features the letter 'A', likely referencing the original patron who commissioned the villa. That same person later donated a significant collection of paintings to a local museum.

Location: City of Brussels

Inception: 1904

Architects: Léon Delune

Architectural style: Art Nouveau architecture

GPS coordinates: 50.80900,4.38451

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:07