Maison Paul Hankar - Rue Defacqz 71, Brussels
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache
N 50° 49.643 E 004° 21.466
31U E 595625 N 5631507
In 1893, Paul Hankar built his own house, which along with Victor Horta's Hôtel Tassel (constructed at the same time) is considered one of the first two houses in the world built in the Art Nouveau style.
Waymark Code: WMF78N
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Date Posted: 09/04/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Team Farkle 7
Views: 4

Paul Hankar (11 December 1859 - 17 January 1901) was a Belgian architect and designer who, along with Victor Horta and Henry Van de Velde, is considered one of the principal architects to work in the Art Nouveau style in Brussels at the turn of the twentieth century.
Style: Art Nouveau

Structure Type: Residential

Architect: Paul Hankar

Date Built: 1893

Supporting references: Not listed

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