Familistère Godin in Laeken

The Familistère Godin stands as a rectangular building with an interior courtyard covered by a glass roof and three and a half levels of brick construction.

Construction began in 1887 as part of a stove manufacturing complex, designed to provide integrated housing for factory workers following social reform principles.

The building incorporated 72 housing units of varying sizes, with separate facilities for men and women, reflecting late 19th-century industrial living standards.

Located along the Willebroeck Canal, the complex connected directly to railway lines, facilitating transportation of materials and manufactured goods.

Metal and brick walkways serve the floors, while the glass metal roof features Polonceau trusses above a courtyard supported by square pillars.

Location: City of Brussels

Inception: 1887

Architectural style: eclectic architecture

GPS coordinates: 50.87910,4.37105

Latest update: May 31, 2025 00:51