Résidence de la Cambre, Art Deco high-rise residential building in Ixelles, Belgium.
Description
Résidence de la Cambre is an Art Deco residential high-rise in Ixelles with orange brick walls and white stone details across its facade. The building spans 17 floors and contains between three apartments per floor in lower sections down to single units in upper levels.
History
The building was designed by architect Marcel Peeters and ranks among Brussels' first residential high-rises, completed in 1939. Its creation occurred during a period of urban renewal when modern building styles began taking root in Belgian neighborhoods.
Culture
The building displays American skyscraper influences with geometric forms and marks a turning point in Belgian residential architecture. The orange brick walls and white stone ornaments shape the streetscape and show how European cities embraced modern construction approaches.
Practical
The building entrance is located on Boulevard Général Jacques and is easy to spot since the high-rise stands out clearly from the street. Visitors can view the lobby with its striking dark marble floor patterns that lead to different stairwell sections and elevator access areas.
Did you know?
The lobby stands out for its timeless marble floor with diamond patterns in dark tones that distinctly characterize the interior. This detail is among the least noticed features, even though it conveys a strong sense of Art Deco craftsmanship.
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