Cauchie House, Art Nouveau museum in Etterbeek, Belgium
Description
Cauchie House is a residential building with a facade covered in intricate sgraffito designs that form geometric and figurative patterns across its walls. The interior contains living spaces with period furnishings and decorative details typical of early 20th-century homes.
History
Architect Paul Cauchie designed and built this residence in 1905 as his own home in Etterbeek. The building was later recognized as a significant example of Belgian architecture and received protected heritage status.
Culture
The interior spaces reflect how a prosperous Brussels family lived in the early 1900s, with artistic touches throughout every room. Visitors notice handcrafted details that showcase the pride the owners took in their surroundings.
Practical
The house sits in a quiet residential neighborhood and is easily accessible on foot from the Etterbeek tram stop. Visits require advance booking, so plan ahead to arrange a tour.
Did you know?
The sgraffito technique on the facade was scratched by hand into wet plaster, revealing layers beneath to create the patterns. This labor-intensive craft technique was favored by wealthy Brussels homeowners but is rarely practiced today.
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