Van Rysselberghe House, building in Ixelles, Brussels
The Van Rysselberghe House is a protected heritage building in Ixelles completed around 1912 in the Art Nouveau style. It features a narrow facade with a corner turret, curved window frames, ornamental reliefs, and stonework typical of this architectural period.
The house was built around 1912 by architect Octave Van Rysselberghe as one of his final works. It was officially protected as a monument in 1997, preserving its place in early twentieth-century architectural history.
The house is named after architect Octave Van Rysselberghe, who designed and lived in it as his own home. The residents could experience the beauty of thoughtful details daily, from curved window frames to fine stonework on the facade.
The house is now divided into apartments, but some original features like the wooden spiral staircase remain visible. Walking through the neighborhood allows visitors to admire the architecture from outside and enjoy the surrounding parks and trees.
The interior staircase was decorated by painter Théo Van Rysselberghe, the architect's brother, with decorative elements. This artistic collaboration between architect and artist shows how creative family members worked together to shape every aspect of the home.
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