Another less known example of Art Deco in Brussels.
I was struck by its elegant whiteness. It was built in 1928 after the plans of the architect Antoine Courtens, one of Victor Horta's students. Victor Horta is mainly known as the father of Art Nouveau in Brussels, but few know that two important Art Deco buildings were designed by the latter: le Palais des Beaux-Arts and the Central Station.
The palace is actually an apartment building with many windows and a rotunda on the corner. Its name is pure poetry: the Palace of the Mad Song (after the name of one of the roads it is situated on). The building holds luxury flats. The apartments facing l'Avenue de la Folle Chanson even contain a boudoir and a dressing.
By the way, what do you prefer? Art Nouveau or Art Deco? Personally, I prefer Art Deco, as I think it's rougher and has more personality.
Address: corner between Boulevard Général Jacques and l'Avenue de la Folle Chanson.
The palace is actually an apartment building with many windows and a rotunda on the corner. Its name is pure poetry: the Palace of the Mad Song (after the name of one of the roads it is situated on). The building holds luxury flats. The apartments facing l'Avenue de la Folle Chanson even contain a boudoir and a dressing.
By the way, what do you prefer? Art Nouveau or Art Deco? Personally, I prefer Art Deco, as I think it's rougher and has more personality.
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