Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Solvay House is widely acclaimed as the pinnacle of Victor Horta's architectural achievements. This groundbreaking architect challenged conventional architecture, addressing every issue through the lens of technological advancementwhether it be spatial design, materials, heating, ventilation, or lighting. From the floor plan to the selection of marble, from furniture to chandeliers and carpets, everything was meticulously designed by Horta. Françoise Aubry, a renowned Victor Horta specialist, narrates the story of this quintessential Art Nouveau masterpiece.
Françoise Aubry was as curator of the Horta Museum from 1981 to 2018. Alongside Jos Vandenbreeden, she co-authored Art Nouveau en Belgique: Architecture et Intérieurs (Duculot, 1991), Victor Horta ou la passion de larchitecture (Ludion, 2005), and Bruxelles de Horta (Ludion, 2007). She has written extensively on Horta and Belgian Art Nouveau for various books, exhibition catalogues, and magazines, with her works being published in Great Britain, France, Germany, and Italy. She has been a member of the Réseau Art Nouveau Network from its inception in 1999 to 2018.
