Hôtel Max Hallet, Art Nouveau townhouse on Avenue Louise, Brussels, Belgium.
Description
This three-story structure displays curved stone facades with wrought iron balconies and large windows that channel natural light into the living spaces, embodying characteristic features of Belgian Art Nouveau architecture.
History
Victor Horta created this private dwelling in 1903 for industrialist Max Hallet, integrating innovative elements that marked his development within the Belgian Art Nouveau movement and influenced later residential projects.
Culture
This residence documents the period when Brussels became a center for progressive design, establishing architectural principles that influenced residential construction across Europe during the early 20th century.
Practical
Located at 346 Avenue Louise, the residence can be reached via multiple public transport lines and stands within walking distance of Hotel Solvay, another Horta design that offers further insight into his architectural style.
Did you know?
Inside, a marble staircase with bronze railings connects various levels through geometrically arranged spaces, demonstrating Horta's concept of continuous spatial flow that distinguished his residential work from conventional layouts.
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Between 1890 and 1910, Art Nouveau spread across Europe, producing buildings that combined craft traditions with industrial techniques through organic forms, natural motifs, and detailed ornamental work. Architects including Victor Horta in Brussels, Antoni Gaudí in Barcelona, and Otto Wagner in...
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