The Villa Empain is a former private residence in Brussels, Belgium, which currently serves as a cultural centre and exhibition space. Built in 1930–1934 in Art Deco style by the Swiss-Belgian architect Michel Polak, the villa was commissioned by Baron Louis Empain, son of the industrialist Édouard Empain. It subsequently served as offices and an embassy before falling into disuse. After a restoration from 2009 to 2011, it was opened to the public by the Boghossian Foundation.
The Villa Empain seen from the Avenue Franklin Roosevelt/Franklin Rooseveltlaan
Rear of the Villa Empain, showing the large original swimming pool
Entrance
Main hall
Avenue Franklin Roosevelt
The Avenue Franklin Roosevelt (French) or Franklin Rooseveltlaan (Dutch) is an avenue in Brussels, Belgium. It is located in the southern part of the City of Brussels, near the border with the municipality of Ixelles, where it runs parallel to the Bois de la Cambre/Ter Kamerenbos. It is named in honour of the 32nd President of the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
The Avenue Franklin Roosevelt/Franklin Rooseveltlaan in Brussels
The main building on the Solbosch campus of the Université libre de Bruxelles
Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management (2010)
Blomme House (Blomme, 1928)