Guided tour of the Autrique House
06 Jul 2019 - 06 Jul 2019
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Maison Autrique - 266 Chaussée de Haecht 1030
Guided tour in English.
Pictures allowed.
Maison Autrique
266 Chaussée de Haecht 1030
Maison Autrique is the very first striking building Victor Horta designed. It was built in 1893 and it's a major part of Brussels' architectural patrimonium. It underwent an exemplary restoration and is now open to the public. This house is an important Art Nouveau touchstone: we can already see elements that form a part of the continual explorations of the architect. It's interior division is full of surprises: François Schuiten and Benoît Peeters have staged an original scenography, from the cellar to the attic. The house has thus become a sort of tribute to Brussels' private architecture, while at the same time tickling the imagination. The house hosts intimate concerts, temporary exhibitions and workshops for children.
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