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The The Hôtel Solvay
The The Hôtel Solvay
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Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Hôtel Solvay is widely acclaimed as the pinnacle of Victor Horta's architectural achievements.
Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Hôtel Solvay 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. Françoise Aubry, a renowned Victor Horta specialist, narrates the story of this quintessential Art Nouveau masterpiece.
Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Hôtel Solvay 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. Françoise Aubry, a renowned Victor Horta specialist, narrates the story of this quintessential Art Nouveau masterpiece.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Françoise Aubry was as curator of the Horta Museum from 1981 to 2018. Alongside Jos Vandenbreeden, she co-authored Art Nouveau en Belgique: Architecture et Intérieurs (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 Réseau Art Nouveau Network from its inception in 1999 to 2018.PRODUCT DETAILS
ISBN: 9782390253501
Publisher: Lannoo Publishers
Format: Hardback
Pub Date: 20251125
Height: 10.63 inches
Width: 7.874 inches
No. of Pages: 160
Illustrations: 120 color illustrations
Category: ARCHITECTURE/Individual Architects & Firms/Essays
Category: ARCHITECTURE/Decoration & Ornament
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