Square Gutenberg 19

FACADE

The house is mainly composed of bricks, which were recently restored to their original two-tone colouring after having been painted white and remaining so for a long time. Blue stone was used around the door to create a solid surround inspired by plant forms. This rises smoothly to form a heavy stone tongue supporting the oriel window on the first floor (converted in 1906). The door is elegantly designed, with its curved motif in two tones of wood and its small, symmetrical windows set on either side of the delicate letter box.

Do not miss the ironwork on the windows and balconies. It is reminiscent of dragonfly wings, a motif inspired by the natural world so dear to the movement.

INTERIOR

The Art Nouveau style is evident in the lower section of the wooden staircase bannister, with its geometric plant-inspired lines. Now painted, it was most likely to have displayed shades of natural wood in its original form. There are magnificent stained glass windows in the dining room, depicting a lakeside setting and a majestic heron. The coffered wooden ceiling in the same room is reminiscent of the Japanese style, one of Art Nouveau’s primary influences. Finally, the other lounges are neo-Louis XV and Rococo-style, and complement the rich influences of the interior layout.