Auditoire Paul-Emile Janson

The Auditoire Paul-Emile Janson is an auditorium on Campus Solbosch featuring a rounded form with a distinctive double-curved roof design. The building holds more than 1500 seats with multiple entrance levels, built into the sloping terrain of the campus.

The building opened in 1958 as a collaboration between the Université libre de Bruxelles and the Expo 58 commission. It was designed to serve the university as a conference venue and academic events center.

The building serves as an educational center where students gather for lectures, academic presentations, and university conferences throughout the academic year.

The auditorium is accessible through several entrances adapted to the sloped site. Visitors should be aware that the terrain's elevation changes require careful orientation when navigating the building.

The roof uses two reinforced concrete arches at a 120-degree angle, supported by tripods and prestressed tie cables. This engineering approach cleverly manages the structural forces across the entire span.

Location: City of Brussels

Architects: Marcel Van Goethem

Official opening: 1958

Capacity: 1500

GPS coordinates: 50.81322,4.37953

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:09