Palais du Congo

Palais du Congo is a residential building in Art Deco style located in Ixelles with a prominent corner rotunda and vertical grouped windows across ten floors. The structure features gray-pink plastered facades, pilasters, and wrought iron grilles, divided into two independent wings, each with its own staircases and elevators.

The building was designed by Jean-Florian Collin in 1930, shortly after the 1924 legislation in Brussels made co-ownership possible. This period marked a shift when wealthy residents began choosing apartment buildings over individual townhouses as their preferred living arrangement.

The name 'Palais du Congo' reflects Belgium's colonial past and remains visible in the neighborhood's character today. Walking past it, you notice geometric patterns and decorative details on the facade that set it apart from surrounding buildings and showcase Art Deco design choices.

The building is located at Avenue du Congo 2-4 and features accessible staircases and elevators serving apartments of two to three bedrooms. Note that as a private residence, it can only be viewed from the outside during a walk through the neighborhood.

The entrance hall features distinctive green and gold mosaics paired with white stone flooring, reflecting the luxury standards of 1930s living. This lavish interior detail reveals that apartment buildings of this era were considered upscale addresses for Brussels wealthy residents.

Location: Ixelles - Elsene

Architects: Jean-Florian Collin

Architectural style: Art Deco

GPS coordinates: 50.81604,4.37792

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:02