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Antoine Pompe’s first achievement was this clinic for orthopaedic specialist Dr Van Neck. We are in 1910, as evidenced by the date on the facade, and yet the style already foreshadows the architect’s interwar creations. Almost Art Deco, even modernist according to some, this facade of light-coloured Denain bricks and white Euville stone is surprisingly modern. Although the interior was radically altered in 1961, the building has managed to retain its unity, even though the glass panels in the first-floor windows have been replaced by conventional metal frames. It still features three bays underlined by monumental pilasters, and marked on the last storey by small trapezoidal alcoves on bases. A recent restoration campaign has restored the ensemble to its former glory. Since 1975, the building has housed the Institut de Rythmique Jaques-Dalcroze. (CL 07/12/1981 - 07/05/2015) Guided tours on Saturday at 2.00 pm (FR) and 4.00 pm (FR) (duration 1hr, maximum 20 people per departure). Self-guided tour on Sunday from 10:00 to 16:00. Guided tours will be given by one of the architects responsible for the renovation work, and artistic performances (music and movement) will be led by students from the Institute. The work of Antoine Pompe and the Jaques-Dalcroze method were developed during the same period of cultural vitality, research into personal well-being, and industrial innovation. Rhythmics was part of the active new education movement (Decroly, Freinet, etc.), spread among the creators of modern dance and prefigured a creative, multi-sensory musical education that is still alive and well today. In collaboration with the Institut Dalcroze and Architectures Parallèles.

Practical information

Saturday from 14:00 to 17:00 and Sunday from 10:00 to 16:00

rue Henri Wafelaerts 53, 1060 Saint-Gilles

Advance booking not required.

Non accessible

Address
rue Henri Wafelaerts 53, 1060 Saint-Gilles