Rue Philippe Le Bon 55

This building is the “sister” of the house at no. 5, square Gutenberg, which was built for the same owner on the other side of the same L-shaped plot.

FACADE

As with the house on the square Gutenberg, the Art Nouveau style is clearly apparent in various features, such as the sculpted blue stone on the lower section that surrounds the door frame and its exaggeratedly high fanlight. The oriel window here displays geometric and Japanese-inspired woodwork. Light bricks alternate with bands of red bricks, which is representative of the architect’s style. Two sgraffiti decorations are also visible, but they are arranged in a different manner from those of the sister house. The decoration located in the bay containing the front door depicts a woman’s face surrounded by flowers. The façade is topped with three dormers set in gables that accentuate the verticality of the whole construction.

INTERIOR

Like the house on the square Gutenberg, this building features splendid Art Nouveau stained glass. The glass decorating the front door depicts stylised lilies, while the glass in the fanlight depicts a landscape of aquatic plants. The door separating the hall from the stairwell is fitted with floral-themed stained glass. Cement tiles cover the floor leading to the staircase, which itself presents visitors with an attractive sight; the lovely lower section of its wooden Art Nouveau bannister consists of rigid but elegant lines. The first floor landing presents yet more floral stained glass, set in a fanlight.