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84  BEL GIUM AND L UXEMBOURG REGION B Y REGION

Nouveau style, is housed in his
restored family home and
studio. These two delight ful
buildings were designed by
Horta between 1898 and 1901.
The airy interior of the house
displays Horta’s trade mark archi-
tectural style, using iron, glass
and curves, while retaining a
functional approach. The details
of his work are best seen in the
living room, where sculpted
bannister ends and finely made
door handles echo forms found
in nature. The splendid central
staircase is decorated with
The elegant, light-filled living room showcasing Horta’s characteristic style curved wrought iron, and the
stairs are enhanced by mirrors,
1 Musée Horta Nouveau architecture. Horta’s which bring natural light into
prodigious skill lay not only in the house. In the dining room,
Rue Américaine 25, St-Gilles, 1060
BRU. Road Map B4. Tel (02) 5430 490. his grand, overall vision but in white enamel tiles line the walls,
@ 54. q Albert, Louise. v 33, 51, his equal talent as an interior rising to an ornate ceiling
81, 83, 92, 93, 94, 97. Open 2–5:30pm designer. He had a huge impact decorated with the scrolled
Tue–Sun. & ∑ hortamuseum.be on the architec ture of Brussels metalwork used in other rooms.
in his day (see p86), although This harmonious blend of colour
Belgian architect Victor Horta many of his buildings no longer and materials is characteristic of
(1861–1947) is considered by exist. This museum, the most Horta’s work and part of the
many to be the father of Art complete exploration of the Art enduring appeal of Art Nouveau.
Madame Horta’s
sitting-room is
The bedrooom Central staircase furnished with
features Art Nouveau blue-and-cream
furniture, including a rugs of wool,
wardrobe inlaid with designed by
pale and dark wood. Victor Horta.

Dining room

Music room
Curved window frames and
elaborate metal balconies
adorn the exterior. Front entrance
For hotels and restaurants see p266 and pp282–3

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