Dream Houses

Summary

This article provides a comprehensive look at the residence of Lydia Kümel in Uccle, Brussels. Built in 1928 by Yvon Beaudoux following plans by the architect M. Brunnenstein, the house is a rare example of Rationalist and Art Deco architecture in Belgium. Lydia Kümel and her husband Arthur Langerman acquired the house in 1980 and spent over two years on its restoration. The text highlights Kümel's 'intuitive recreation' of the original 1920s spirit, using materials such as black 'noir de Mazy' marble, quartz-embedded 'chromolite' exterior finish, and ebony-stained wood. The interior is furnished with a collection of modern Italian pieces (Citterio, Belotti, Botta) alongside classic modernists (Le Corbusier, Mackintosh). Specific rooms designed by Kümel, such as the hi-tech kitchen and her architectural studio on the first floor, are documented.

Details

Year

1983

Class

Architecture Interiors

Type

Magazine

Language

Mixed

Pages