Victor Horta was a Belgian architect and a key figure in the Art Nouveau movement, known for his innovative designs that integrated arches, curved forms, and organic elements with modern materials like iron, glass, and steel. His notable works, such as the Hôtel Tassel and Hôtel Van Eetvelde, showcase his mastery of open floor plans, extensive use of natural light, and the intricate synchronization of architectural details with decorative elements. Post-World War I, Horta shifted to geometric designs, reflecting changes in architectural style and affordability.

1. VICTOR
HORTA
(1861-1947)
DONE BY:
ADARSA S B
AKHILA SARA VARGHESE
AMRUTHA SAJI

2. Victor Pierre Horta was a Belgian architect
and designer, and one of the founders of the art
Nouveau movement.
•Asymmetrical
shapes
Art Nouveau Characteristics
•Extensive use of
arches
and curved forms
•Curved glass •Curving,
plant-like
embellishments
•Mosaics •Stained
glass

3. His works is characterized by
• open plan
• Three dimensional articulation of space
• Diffusion of light
• Curved decoration joining with the
• structure of the building
Maison du Peuple
Material white iron (6,00,000 kgs) glass and
masonry, exposed ironwork because of the
experimental combination of brick, glass and
steel this building is an example of modern
architecture
He is also considered a pioneer of modern architecture for his open floor plans and
his innovative use of iron, steel and glass.

4. Post World War I
The post war austerity meant that the art nouveau was no longer affordable. From tis
point Horta no longer used organic forms, and instead based his designs on
geometrical
Exterior characterised by the interplay of cubic and
rectilinear volumes in repetitive bays on the street
facades.
Palais Des Beaux Arts Brussels
Furniture
Horta typically designed not only the building, but also
the furniture, to match his particular style. It was
typically hand-made, and the furniture for each house
was different, since it matched the house, it could not
be changed to any other style, without disrupting the
harmony of the room.
Peacock Chair for
Hôtel Tassel
Table for the 1902 Turin
Exposition

5. HOTEL
TASSEL
ARCHITECT:-
VICTOR
HORTA

6. ABOUT THE BUILDING…..
 It is a town house built by victor horta for the Belgian scientist and
professor emile tassel.
 It is generally considered as the first true art nouveau building .
 He built a house consisting of three different parts
 Two rather conventional buildings in brick and natural stone
 One on the side of the street
 One on the side of the garden and were linked by a steel structure
covered with glass

7. ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES
• He designed every single detail; door handles, woodwork ,panels and windows in stained glass, mosaic
flooring and the furnishing . Hota succeeded in integrating lavish decoration without masking the
general architectural structure.
Glass is used in windows
Iron made columns of the classical
architectural style
Smooth fluid facade
Consoles and molding
Stone surface
Rafters and iron
sights.
Free plant type capital
decorative as well as
functional
Wrought iron
columns
Its shape is narrow and justified
First floor
• Windows separated by stone
columns
Second floor
 Gallery with high iron columns
And glasses
Third floor
 Terrace with iron railings
 Walls are covered with stone
masonry
 The middle part is curvatious

8. ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES
Iron railing built before windows
separated with iron columns
Stone made columns
separating windows
Walls painted in curvilinear
forms to integrate with the
balustrades and railings
Curvilinear forms at
balustrades
Door knobs designed in
sync with other elements
Stained glass window
Entrance Gate
Mail slot
Classical columns below iron beams
Window details
Branches like iron
beams supporting
the structure abov
galleria.
Door designed in
wavy form
integrates with the
surroundings.

9. HOTEL vAN
EETvELDE
ARCHITECT:-
VICTOR HORTA

10. ABOUT
 Designed in 1898
 His skill is demonstrated in his ability to slip his domestic
designs into narrow constricted sites
 The Hôtel van Eetvelde is considered one of Horta's
most accomplished and innovative buildings, because
of highly original Winter Garden interior and the
imaginative details throughout.
 An extension was also designed by Horta in 1898 which
was more conventional, beautifully detailed sandstone
façade.
 It was designed to house a garage, an office for van
Evatalde as well as supporting apartments and
therefore had a separate entrance

11. ArcHITEcTUrAL fEATUrES
 The interiors become of great importance as centres of light,
which permeates through the filigree domes and skylights –
usually in the centre of the building.
 This building is a remarkable example of the way Horta handled
the situation and used it to highlight the imposing staircase,
which leads up to the first floor reception rooms.
 The visible application of steel and glass was a novel for
prestigious private dwellings at the time. Hanging steel was also
used in the construction of façade.
 The interior receives additional lighting through a central
reception room covered by a stained glass cupola.
 The open floor plan of the Hôtel Van Eetvelde was
particularly original, and offered an abundance of light,
both horizontally and vertically, and a great sensation of
space.
 A central court went up the height of the building,
bringing light from the skylight above.
 On the main floor, the oval-shaped salons were open to
the courtyard, and also received light from large bay
windows. It was possible to look from one side of the
building to other from any of the salons on the main
floor.

12. ArcHITEcTUrAL fEATUrES
Detail of the facade of the Hôtel van Eetvelde
Interior: use of iron and glass frames with art noveau Filigree Domes
Ornamentation, shows the strength and delicacy Delicate ornamental works of gold, copper,
of the materials.
The top storey with carved tendrils in stone and elaborate iron work

13. ArcHITEcTUrAL fEATUrES
The recessed entrance with the upper floors resting on metal consoles
Centre: colonnettes with plant like capitals, mosaic decorations on the facade
Detail of the Winter Garden of the Hôtel van Eetvelde
Winter Garden of the Hôtel van Eetvelde Doorway with stained glass

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