MAISON FRANCAISE 410

This 8-page feature in Maison Française (Oct. 1987) documents a renovation by Lydia Kümel of a 1930s house in Brussels' University district. Kümel 'oxygenated' the interior by removing walls and introducing glass brick partitions and reflective surfaces to restore its '30s character' while creating an open, luminous space. The article showcases various rooms: an entrance with a mirrored cloakroom; a black-and-white living and dining area featuring a custom carpet and table by Kümel alongside iconic pieces by Breuer, Sottsass, and Botta; a custom-designed kitchen with a curved glass brick wall; and a bedroom featuring a hand-painted 'Klimt-style' ceiling by Kümel.