The Brussels house and its relationship with the urban landscape (17th-20th century)

But, basically, what is a "Brussels house"? The term "Brussels house" traditionally refers to a model of terraced bourgeois housing that has shaped the urban identity of Brussels and its suburbs. While this housing model mainly spread during the 1850-1914 period to meet demographic growth, it is necessary to place it in a longer timeframe and understand its evolution at the street level. This is what Christophe Loir, professor of history at the Université libre de Bruxelles, proposes to you. Book your place from 25/04/2026.