Victor Horta and building construction. The written testimonies of the architect's teachings and library

Two previously unstudied written testimonies—student notes from Victor Horta’s construction courses at the Polytechnic School of Brussels and books from his personal library—reveal a nuanced relationship between the architect (1861–1947) and building construction. These sources, dated 1931 and 1944, offer detailed insights into Horta’s teaching methods, construction practices, and their broader international context, while also providing biographical and individual-level information. The study highlights how these complementary archives enrich our understanding of Belgian construction culture during Horta’s professorship (1892–1911).

Van de Vijver, D. (2021). Victor Horta and building construction. The written testimonies of the architect’s teachings and library. History of Construction Cultures, 695–702. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003173434-203