Stoclet Palace, Private palace in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre, Belgium.
Stoclet Palace is a private mansion in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre designed in the Vienna Secession style, featuring clean geometric forms, polished stone surfaces, decorative tiles, and bronze sculptures on its austere facade. The building's restrained exterior reveals intricate artistic details when you look closely.
Built between 1905 and 1911 under architect Josef Hoffmann's direction, the palace became a key example of Vienna Secession design imported to Belgium. Its construction marked a moment when modern Austrian design ideas reached Western Europe.
Inside, you find elaborate mosaic friezes by Gustav Klimt and furniture that artists from the Wiener Werkstätte designed specifically for each room. These handcrafted details shape the feel of every space.
The palace is normally private, but Brussels authorities allow guided visits on select days each year, which are announced in advance. Planning ahead is necessary since access is limited to special occasions.
Hoffmann even designed a dress for Madame Stoclet to match her living room decor, showing his total control over the overall design. This idea of complete design coordination extended unusually into the owner's personal wardrobe.
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