Reg.Nr. 94/BE/05

Hotel Janssens, Brussels

Renovation of the Janssens mansion, one of the masterpieces of the architect Paul Hankar and Art Nouveau, carefully respecting the original designs. Built 1898 by order of the painter Réne Janssens, remodelling in 1904 destroying the interior design of Hankar and the rear facade. ...
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Project details

Title:Hotel Janssens, Brussels
Entr. year: 1994
Result:Diploma
Country: Belgium
Town: Brussels
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: residential building
Former use:Hotel
Actual use:not specified
Built: 19th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Paul Hankar, Architect , De Smet & Whalley, Architects (Bruxelles - BE)
The Jury's citation: "Pour la remarquable renovation de l'Hotel Janssens, un des chefs-d'ceuvre de l'architecte Paul Hankar, respectant scrupuleusement les plans originaux"
GPS:50°49'40.0"N 4°21'34.4"E
Web, Links:

www.irismonument.be/fr.Ixelles.Rue_Defacqz.50.html

Description:
Renovation of the Janssens mansion, one of the masterpieces of the architect Paul Hankar and Art Nouveau, carefully respecting the original designs. Built 1898 by order of the painter Réne Janssens, remodelling in 1904 destroying the interior design of Hankar and the rear facade. Complete restoration work after research on the work of Hankar following his original design. Modern installations for heating, electricity and sanitary facilities were introduced.