The town hall of Brussels’ Forest municipality, an Art Deco gem closed for a decade for restoration, has been re-occupied by the local government and opened to the public.
Built between 1925 and 1938 in Art Deco style by architect Jean-Baptiste Dewin, the Forest town hall symbolises the municipality’s industrial boom after the First World War. In 2014, the building closed for renovations.
“Many do not yet know that Brussels is also home to a huge treasure trove of Art Deco architecture in addition to Art Nouveau,” said Ans Persoons, outgoing Brussels State Secretary for Urban Planning and Heritage. “Therefore, we will dedicate the year 2025 entirely to this intriguing art and architectural movement.”
