Located in the Brussels borough of Schaerbeek,La Maison Autriqueis one of the first creations of architectVictor Horta. Its stylistic elements already hinting at his upcoming role as one of the instigators of the Art Nouveau movement. The building is currently being renovated and will become a “house of the imaginary” combining exhibitions, a book shop and theming by renowned local comic book authorsFrançois Schuiten and Benoit Peeters. It’s due to open on December 2nd 2004.
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