Résidence de la Cambre
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The Résidence de la Cambre is the first high-rise building ever built in Brussels. It was buit in 1938-1939 according to the plans of architect Marcel Peeters in a style inspired by New York Art Deco architecture. [1] The 17-story residential tower, which stands on Boulevard Général Jacques / Generaal Jacqueslaan near the Place de l’Étoile / Sterrenplein in Ixelles, was classified as a historical monument on July 14, 2005. [2] In April 2007, EUR 740,000 were granted by the government of Brussels-Capital Region for renovating the façade and roof. [3]
The Résidence de la Cambre is a short walking distance from the Abbey of La Cambre / Ter Kameren and the eastern shores of the Ixelles Ponds, a part of Brussels particularly rich in outstanding Art Deco architecture.
[edit] References
- ^ Des immeubles de référence en Région de Bruxelles-Capitale - EuroBRU.com - Retrieved July 13, 2007.
- ^ Belgian Monitor, 13.09.2006, page 46632
- ^ Le 1er gratte-ciel bruxellois restauré – La Tribune de Bruxelles – Retrieved July 13, 2007
