Victor Horta
- January 10, 2024
- Architect
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Victor Horta |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Date Of Birth | Jan 6, 1861(1861-01-06) |
| Age | 163 |
| Date Of Death | 1947-09-08 |
| Birthplace | Ghent |
| Country | Belgium |
| Birth City | Flemish Region |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
Victor Horta Biography
| Name | Victor Horta |
| Birthday | Jan 6 |
| Birth Year | 1861 |
| Place Of Birth | Ghent |
| Home Town | Flemish Region |
| Birth Country | Belgium |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Victor Horta is one of the most popular and richest Architect who was born on January 6, 1861 in Ghent, Flemish Region, Belgium. Famous architect who was a prominent figure in prominent architect in the Art Nouveau style. He was in charge in 1892 for the building of Hotel Tassel in Brussels. He was awarded his title in 1932, which was conferred by the King Albert I of Belgium.
He adopted a modernist aesthetic following World War II, similar to the style from He adopted a modernist style after World War II, similar to that of Le Corbusier..
He began his studies in architectural studies with the help of his uncle at the age of was 12years old. He was had two marriages, the wedding to Julia Carlsson occurring in 1908 following his divorce from 1906.
Victor Horta Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Architect |
| House | Living in own house. |
Victor Horta is one of the richest Architect from Belgium. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Victor Horta 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He studied music theoretical theory in the Ghent Conservatory before being expelled for a lapse in behaviour. Then he enrolled at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts within Ghent’s Department of Architecture. He later worked with famous designer and architect Jules Debuysson after moving to Paris in 1878.
He designed the modernist Brussels Central railway station.
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Facts & Trivia
Victor Ranked on the list of most popular Architect. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Belgium. Victor Horta celebrates birthday on January 6 of every year.
What was Victor Horta known for?
Horta is famous for his pioneering work in Art Nouveau and the translation of the style from the decorative arts into architecture in the early 1890s. Horta’s inventiveness with Art Nouveau helped to make it something of a national style in Belgium by 1900 before its swift demise in advance of World War I.
How did Victor Horta influence Art Nouveau?
Horta pioneered the use of iron and steel while drawing decorative motifs from nature , and his work,s such as the Hotel Tassel, the Hotel Solvay, and the Horta Museum, are now regarded as iconic examples of Art Nouveau architecture.
What inspired Victor Horta?
The American skyscrapers and modern buildings strongly influenced the Belgian architect. Horta realized that Art Nouveau was not designed to last; he had to adapt his style. He already operated some changes in the Maison du Peuple project.
What is so groundbreaking about the interior of Victor Horta Tassel House?
Material use by Horta emphasizes rather than conceal the Tassel structure. Horta’s organization of interior space was quite innovative. Two light wells filled the rooms with natural light, and the floor plan had a fluid and asymmetrical flow.
Who was the first director of the Bauhaus?
Walter Gropius founded the Bauhaus in 1919 as a new type of art school that combined life, craft and art under one roof. Gropius managed the Bauhaus as its director until 1928.