is inspired by medieval architecture, conveyed via Hankar's contemporaries Antoni Gaudí and Richard Morris Hunt. It is dominated by two materials, white brick from Silesia and white stone from Euville, providing a juxtaposition of colours. In the central section, the facade becomes more monumental as it is dominated by the two large, horseshoe arch windows, and the geometric decoration of the rest of the facade expands into a richer, floral decoration. The top of the facade is dominated by the sgraffito decoration designed by Ciamberlani and executed by . It consists of a large, central composition and, just under the roof, a string of medallions. The central composition depicts in allegorical form the different stages of life, under the canopy of a large pear tree. The medallions have been proposed to depict either the Labours of Hercules or hunting scenes. Ciamberlani's decoration for the facade shows influence from the works of Walter Crane and similarities with works by Antoine Bourdelle. Art historian has described its facade as one of the most beautiful Art Nouveau facades in Belgium. He notes that it lacks what he calls the "Gothic" element of Louis XV style, "which artists of the time abused, both in Brussels and Nancy". In the official list of architectural heritage of Brussels it is described more succinctly as an "exceptional private house in the geometrical Art Nouveau style." Inside, the spatial layout was a more traditional variation of a layout found in many Belgian houses at the time, with the exception of the first floor which was dominated by a wide room facing the street. For the rest, the right side of the building contained the drawing room, dining room and a veranda, while the left side of the building contained an office, the stairwell and a smaller dining room. The top floor contained four bedrooms, and two bedrooms were also located on the main floor. See also Art Nouveau in Brussels References Sources cited External links Houses in Belgium Art Nouveau architecture in Brussels Houses completed in 1897 Ixelles