The object in context
A house can be a masterpiece you move through rather than stand in front of. Horta’s former house and studio make the relationship between daylight, circulation and decoration a subject for close observation.
Try this when you look
Follow the direction of light from above to the lower levels. Sketch the staircase as three arrows rather than a detailed drawing. Which material seems to guide your movement: iron, glass or wood?
Before you visit
Check the museum’s reservation and visitor rules before travelling. The photograph shown here is credited to its photographer; it is not a promise that every pictured room is accessible on your date.
- Street — Begin with the building’s public face.
- Threshold — Notice the change from outside to inside.
- Interior — Follow a permitted route through rooms.
- Light — Compare illumination and materials.
