Building
AAM/Fondation CIVA Stichting, Brussels
Gevel (oude foto)
Gevel (oude foto)
© urban.brussels
Dining room (photo 2011)
Dining room (photo 2011)
© urban.brussels
Lounge (photo 2011)
Lounge (photo 2011)
Ch. Bastin & J. Evrard © urban.brussels
Façade (photo ca 1990)
Façade (photo ca 1990)
This three-storey private mansion is now known as “Quaker House” and was built by the architect Georges Hobé. It was inspired by the style of English cottages and is an attempt to reproduce their characteristic simplicity, in which Hobé saw the modern style of the future: the bow window, the imposing chimney and the slate roof.
Area
Quartier des squares
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The only really striking feature of this façade is the large bow window topped with a slate roof, located at the corner of the building. It enlarges the interior space and in particular offers a wide panorama over the gardens of the squares. Below this bow window, you will see the creator’s signature and his title: “architect and decorator”.
The architect paid particular attention to the woodwork and furniture, much of which is made of mahogany. The lounge is papered with magnificent golden Japanese wallpaper, while the walls of the other rooms are covered with fairly bold wallpaper imported from England and produced by major creators such as Charles Voysey.
The house currently accommodates the offices of the Quakers in Brussels. The interior decor has been perfectly preserved.
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Area
Quartier des squares
Protected heritage in Brussels Learn more Inventory of architectural heritage
Protected heritage in Brussels Learn more Inventory of architectural heritage
The only really striking feature of this façade is the large bow window topped with a slate roof, located at the corner of the building. It enlarges the interior space and in particular offers a wide panorama over the gardens of the squares. Below this bow window, you will see the creator’s signature and his title: “architect and decorator”.
The architect paid particular attention to the woodwork and furniture, much of which is made of mahogany. The lounge is papered with magnificent golden Japanese wallpaper, while the walls of the other rooms are covered with fairly bold wallpaper imported from England and produced by major creators such as Charles Voysey.
The house currently accommodates the offices of the Quakers in Brussels. The interior decor has been perfectly preserved.
The architect paid particular attention to the woodwork and furniture, much of which is made of mahogany. The lounge is papered with magnificent golden Japanese wallpaper, while the walls of the other rooms are covered with fairly bold wallpaper imported from England and produced by major creators such as Charles Voysey.
The house currently accommodates the offices of the Quakers in Brussels. The interior decor has been perfectly preserved.
