Guided Tour of the Hôtel Solvay
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Join us for a very special guided visit to the Hotel Solvay on Avenue Louise on Saturday, September 21. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Monument, the Solvay House is one of the major town houses of the architect Victor Horta. In 1894, the chemical magnate, Armand Solvay, hired Horta to build a home for his bride. Solvay gave Horta unlimited freedom of creation and unrestricted funding for the project.
The Solvay House greatly contributed to Horta’s rising reputation as a world-class architect. His new focus on the innate vitality of people led him to change many accepted practices. He adapted and altered metal frames used in industrial structures to bring radically new qualities to the inner space of a home.
These innovations are all directed towards enhancing the life of those who live in the house. What strikes the visitor to this wonderful building is its luminous space, in which light filters through from everywhere, softened by the carefully arranged coloration of the walls, the floor coverings, and the glasswork.
Our guide will be Mrs. Lieve Dejonghe, an art historian, who was our guide at the Watteau exhibit in late April.
Please note that this visit is limited to 22 people. Those who indicated an interest in attending this visit will be given priority in terms of registering for the event. So, do sign up quickly for this spectacular visit!
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2013
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Place: Hôtel Solvay, Avenue Louise 224, 1050 Brussels
Price: €40 for members, €50 for non-members.
Public Transportation: Trams 81 and 94: Bailli; bus 54: Bailli; bus 38: Vleurgat.
Sign up: Reservations are due by noon on Wednesday, September 18 by email (info@americanclubbrussels.org) or by telephone to the ACB Office Manager (02/219.58.08). Payment to ACB at BE55427919588144 (KREDBEBB) will confirm your reservation. Be sure to mention “Solvay” in the communications section of the virement. Cancellations are possible until noon on Wednesday, September 18. Participants cancelling after this time, as well as no-shows, are charged the full cost of the event.
