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Victor Horta (1861–1947) was a Belgian architect widely regarded as one of the founders of Art Nouveau architecture. His Brussels townhouses, including Hôtel Tassel (1893), Hôtel Solvay (1894), and Hôtel van Eetvelde (1895), are noted for their exposed ironwork, curvilinear decoration, and integration of structure with ornament. Horta's designs influenced the development of modern architecture in Europe. Several of his buildings are now UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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Why is Victor Horta's Hôtel Tassel important?
The Brussels townhouse completed in the 1890s is often treated as one of the foundational works of Art Nouveau architecture. Horta exposed iron structurally and repeated flowing plant-like lines across stairs, mosaics, railings, and walls.
Which Victor Horta buildings are UNESCO World Heritage sites?
UNESCO groups four Brussels townhouses as the Major Town Houses of Victor Horta: Hôtel Tassel, Hôtel Solvay, Hôtel van Eetvelde, and Horta's own house and studio. They were inscribed together in 2000.
Can visitors enter Victor Horta's former home?
Yes. His former Brussels residence and studio operate as the Horta Museum, with interiors, furniture, and architectural details designed by Horta.
What happened to Victor Horta's Maison du Peuple?
The Maison du Peuple was controversially demolished in the 1960s despite protests from architects and preservationists. It had been one of Horta's most ambitious uses of iron, glass, and open interior space.
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