Building
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Place Louis Morichar 14, ground-floor window grille (1976).
Place Louis Morichar 14, ground-floor window grille (1976).
This house is particularly well appointed and was created by architect Georges Delcoigne for his own use. Due to its dimensions, it is perfectly integrated into the square, while it also stands out on account of its sophistication.
Built entirely of French white stone, the house is asymmetrical and is made up of two bays that are unequal in width. The narrower bay, on the right, contains a bow window resting on consoles that appear to emerge from the front door surround. It is topped by a lovely balcony framed by two sculpted stone uprights and a wrought iron balustrade.
Note the ironwork, whose composition displays a balance between floral and geometric Art Nouveau. The woodwork is also original.
Finally, do not miss the sgraffiti images decorating the top floor, which pay homage to the arts of music and painting.
Although the interiors have Art Nouveau touches, they present more traditional characteristics inspired by the Flemish neo-Renaissance. This was often the case in middle class interiors at the turn of the century.
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Built entirely of French white stone, the house is asymmetrical and is made up of two bays that are unequal in width. The narrower bay, on the right, contains a bow window resting on consoles that appear to emerge from the front door surround. It is topped by a lovely balcony framed by two sculpted stone uprights and a wrought iron balustrade.
Note the ironwork, whose composition displays a balance between floral and geometric Art Nouveau. The woodwork is also original.
Finally, do not miss the sgraffiti images decorating the top floor, which pay homage to the arts of music and painting.
Although the interiors have Art Nouveau touches, they present more traditional characteristics inspired by the Flemish neo-Renaissance. This was often the case in middle class interiors at the turn of the century.
