Eccentric Art Nouveau house
Address Biezekapelstraat 1
City/Neighborhood Ghent
Style(s)
- Art Nouveau
- Eclecticism Art Nouveau
Original use
- Habitat
Année 1901
Architect(s) and/or artist(s)
- Gys Jean
Remarkable elements
- Tiles-Ceramics
- Ironwork
- Sculpture
- Masonry work-Layout
This narrow house designed in 1901 by architect Jean Gys, stands out completely from its more classic neighbors in this historic district of Ghent, a stone's throw from St Bavon.
A facade, a little twisted, shows two unequal bays in glazed white bricks alternating with strips of colored bricks and cabochons.
The openings are all different, straight, rounded, basket handle or horseshoe arch, etc.).
The oriel window on the first floor is particularly imposing with three sides on a stone console.
The decors are both Art Nouveau, neo-Moorish or neo-Gothic.
A spectacular overhanging cornice crowns the facade with its three pediments and metal consoles.
The corner house next door is by the same architect but much less Art-Nouveau in its design.
Everything is in an excellent state of conservation and restoration.
House classified since June 2006.
GEN17 - Unless otherwise stated © www.admirable-artnouveau.be for all photos