An Art Nouveau town house designed by Octave van Rysselberghe and Henry van de Velde, built for Florence de Brouckère in late 19th-century Brussels.
At a glance
The Hôtel de Brouckère stands as a refined example of Art Nouveau domestic architecture in Brussels. Commissioned by Florence de Brouckère, the mother-in-law of the prominent Belgian statesman Louis de Brouckère, the house was completed in 1898 by two of Belgium’s leading architectural talents.
History
Constructed in 1898, the town house was designed for Florence de Brouckère during the height of the Art Nouveau movement in Brussels. The building was created by architects Octave van Rysselberghe and Henry van de Velde, both influential figures in Belgian modernist design. The house reflects the cultural ambitions of the Brouckère family, whose connections to Brussels’s political and intellectual elite were well established.
What you see
The façade exemplifies the Art Nouveau style, with its characteristic attention to organic forms and decorative detail. Van Rysselberghe and van de Velde’s collaborative design demonstrates the sophisticated approach to residential architecture that defined Brussels’s finest homes of the period. The building occupies a prominent corner location, making it a notable presence on the streetscape.
Cultural significance
The Hôtel de Brouckère represents an important chapter in Belgian architectural history, showcasing the transition to modernist design at the turn of the 20th century. The collaboration between van Rysselberghe and van de Velde underscores Brussels’s role as a centre of Art Nouveau innovation and refinement.
Key facts
- Country: Belgium
- City: Brussels
- Constructed: 1898
- Architects: Octave van Rysselberghe and Henry van de Velde
- Style: Art Nouveau
- Coordinates: 50.82083333, 4.36888889
- Address: 34 rue Jacques Jordaens, at the corner of rue De Crayer
Practical information & getting there
The Hôtel de Brouckère is located at 34 rue Jacques Jordaens, near Avenue Louise in central Brussels. The neighbourhood is well served by public transport and is within walking distance of other heritage sites. Check opening hours locally, as access may be restricted.
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