Aperçu

The preponderance of glazed surfaces on its facades has earned this house in Uccle its name. Hundreds of small tiles adorn this building, which plays on light and the effects of transparency. Considered one of the most significant examples of modernism in our country, it was listed in its entirety in 1998. The Maison de Verre (Glass House) was designed by architect Paul Amaury Michel, who lived there until 1942. He applied Le Corbusier’s five points - pilotis, roof garden, free plan, free facade, ribbon windows - but did so, unusually, in the context of a house set in alignment with the surrounding buildings. Modernist buildings were generally conceived as isolated objects. The Maison de Verre designed by Pierre Chareau in Paris seems to have been another source of inspiration for architect Michel, who was careful to integrate his construction into the pre-existing urban fabric. Restored a few years ago, the Maison de Verre has been largely returned to its original layout. (CL 24/09/1998) Saturday and Sunday at 10.00 am (FR), 11.00 am (NL), 12.00 pm (FR), 1.30 pm (EN), 2.00 pm (FR), 3.00 pm (FR), 4.00 pm (NL), 5.00 pm (FR) (duration 45min, maximum 20 people per departure) In collaboration with Bruxelles Bavard. Photographs are not permitted.

Practical information

Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00

rue Jules Lejeune 69, 1180 Uccle

Advance booking not required.

Non accessible

Address
rue Jules Lejeune 69, 1180 Uccle