The Hotel Solvay: Victor Horta's Art Nouveau Masterpiece
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Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Solvay House is widely acclaimed as the pinnacle of Victor Horta's architectural achievements. This groundbreaking architect challenged conventional architecture, addressing every issue through the lens of technological advancement-whether it be spatial design, materials, heating, ventilation, or lighting. From the floor plan to the selection of marble, from furniture to chandeliers and carpets, everything was meticulously designed by Horta. Francoise Aubry, a renowned Victor Horta specialist, narrates the story of this quintessential Art Nouveau masterpiece. AUTHOR: Francoise Aubry was as curator of the Horta Museum from 1981 to 2018. Alongside Jos Vandenbreeden, she co-authored Art Nouveau en Belgique: Architecture et Interieurs (Duculot, 1991), Victor Horta ou la passion de l'architecture (Ludion, 2005), and Bruxelles de Horta (Ludion, 2007). She has written extensively on Horta and Belgian Art Nouveau for various books, exhibition catalogues, and magazines, with her works being published in Great Britain, France, Germany, and Italy. She has been a member of the Reseau Art Nouveau Network from its inception in 1999 to 2018. SELLING POINTS: . Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Solvay House is widely acclaimed as the pinnacle of Victor Horta's architectural achievements . The Solvay House: An Art Nouveau masterpiece, unveiled for the world to see . Francoise Aubry is a leading authority in the field 120 colour illustrations
Author: Francoise Aubry
Format: Hardback, 160 pages, 200mm x 270mm, 920 g
Published: 2025, Lannoo Publishers, Belgium
Genre: Architecture
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Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Solvay House is widely acclaimed as the pinnacle of Victor Horta's architectural achievements. This groundbreaking architect challenged conventional architecture, addressing every issue through the lens of technological advancement-whether it be spatial design, materials, heating, ventilation, or lighting. From the floor plan to the selection of marble, from furniture to chandeliers and carpets, everything was meticulously designed by Horta. Francoise Aubry, a renowned Victor Horta specialist, narrates the story of this quintessential Art Nouveau masterpiece. AUTHOR: Francoise Aubry was as curator of the Horta Museum from 1981 to 2018. Alongside Jos Vandenbreeden, she co-authored Art Nouveau en Belgique: Architecture et Interieurs (Duculot, 1991), Victor Horta ou la passion de l'architecture (Ludion, 2005), and Bruxelles de Horta (Ludion, 2007). She has written extensively on Horta and Belgian Art Nouveau for various books, exhibition catalogues, and magazines, with her works being published in Great Britain, France, Germany, and Italy. She has been a member of the Reseau Art Nouveau Network from its inception in 1999 to 2018. SELLING POINTS: . Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Solvay House is widely acclaimed as the pinnacle of Victor Horta's architectural achievements . The Solvay House: An Art Nouveau masterpiece, unveiled for the world to see . Francoise Aubry is a leading authority in the field 120 colour illustrations
The Hotel Solvay: Victor Horta's Art Nouveau Masterpiece