Sterner’s Studio
The former town house and workshop of master glassworker Clas Grüner Sterner, this Art Nouveau residence showcases the unified vision of architect Ernest Delune and the craftsmanship of one of Brussels’s finest artisans.
At a glance
A pristine example of Art Nouveau domestic architecture, Sterner’s Studio combines living quarters with a working glass workshop. The building stands in Ixelles, near the tranquil Ixelles Ponds, and retains its original character as a creative workspace.
History
Architect Ernest Delune designed this house and workshop between 1893 and 1902 for Clas Grüner Sterner, a master glassworker whose reputation drew commissions across Brussels. The building emerged during Art Nouveau’s ascendancy, when Brussels became a laboratory for the style’s most ambitious experiments.
What you see
The design integrates the architect’s aesthetic vision with the practical demands of a working artisan’s life. Art Nouveau ornament flows through the building’s facade and interiors, while the workshop spaces reflect the technical requirements of glassmaking craft. The structure demonstrates how domestic and professional spaces could merge elegantly in early twentieth-century Brussels.
Cultural significance
Sterner’s Studio documents the interconnection between architectural innovation and decorative craftsmanship in fin-de-siècle Brussels. As both residence and atelier, it illustrates how Art Nouveau artists lived and worked, transforming everyday objects and spaces into aesthetic statements.
Key facts
- Country: Belgium
- City: Ixelles
- Coordinates: 50.82444444, 4.37083333
- Architect: Ernest Delune
- Built: 1893–1902
- Style: Art Nouveau
Practical information & getting there
The studio is located at 6, rue du Lac/Meerstraat in Ixelles, in the southeastern quarter of Brussels, a short walk from the Ixelles Ponds. Check local tourism resources for current opening hours and access information.
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