Villa Empain [SEP] architect
Villa Empain
The Villa Empain is a private house in the Art Deco style in Brussels, Belgium built in 1930–34 by Swiss architect Michel Polak. It was commissioned by Baron Louis Empain, son of the Belgian industrialist Édouard Empain. Since its restoration in 2009–11, it has been open to the public. 
History.
History Background.
Baron Louis Empain (1908-76) was the second son of Édouard Empain (1852-1929), a respected Belgian industrialist who had spent much of his career in Egypt.
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Further reading.
- Carlo R. Chapelle, "La Voie lactée ou quelques notes concernant l'hôtel Empain", Bruxelles, 2007 ].
- Hôtel Empain Avenue Franklin Roosevelt 67, Online Inventory of the architectural heritage of Brussels online, www.irismonument.be
External links.
- Website of Villa Empain