Henry van de Velde's La Nouvelle Maison : the restoration : history and rebirth of a milestone of modern architecture / Guido Stegen, Thomas Föhl ; prefaces by Thomas Rabe, Peter De Wilde ; with photographs by Florian Holzherr.

Main entry:

Stegen, Guido, author.

Title & Author:

Edition:

1st edition.

Publication:

Munich ; London ; New York : Prestel, 2025.

Description:

143 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), facsimiles, plans, portraits ; 29 x 35 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
Preface / Thomas Rabe -- Preface / Peter De Wilde, Flanders Heritage Agency -- Henry van de Velde and his Return to Belgium as a Country-less Pusher of Boundaries -- "The Making" and "The Maker" -- The House after Completion -- Biography

Summary:

"This beautifully produced volume tells the story of La Nouvelle Maison, the fourth and final home of the Belgian architect Henry van de Velde, which he designed for himself and his family in Tervuren, Belgium. Built in 1928 and recently restored to exacting standards, the residence embodies van de Velde's mature vision of rational, human-centered design. Drawing on archival materials, newly commissioned photography, and the insights of leading experts, the book reveals the building's architectural significance as a paragon of European modernism. It also discusses the challenges of returning the home to its original form, including sourcing historically accurate materials, conserving original joinery and finishes, and adapting the building to meet modern standards without compromising van de Velde's holistic vision. Essays by Guido Stegen and Thomas Föhl explore the building's layout, materials, furnishings, and spatial philosophy, along with its relationship to the surrounding garden--conceived as an integral part of the architecture. Impeccably produced and extensively illustrated, this work is essential reading for anyone interested in early modern architecture or the thoughtful and exacting restoration of historic buildings"--From publisher's website https://prestelpublishing.penguinrandomhouse.de/book/Henry-van-de-Veldes-La-Nouvelle-Maison/Guido-Stegen/Prestel/e592575.rhd accessed on 02/24/2026.

ISBN:

9783791378985 (hardback)
3791378988 (hardback)

Subject:

Velde, Henry van de, 1863-1957. Nouvelle Maison.
Velde, Henry van de, 1863-1957 Criticism and interpretation.
Architecture, Domestic Belgium Tervuren.
Architecture Conservation and restoration.
Modern movement (Architecture) Belgium Tervuren.
Architecture, Modern 20th century.
Modern movement (Architecture)
Architecture Conservation et restauration.
Mouvement moderne (Architecture)
Architecture 20e siècle.
Mouvement moderne (Architecture) Belgique Tervuren.

Form/genre:

Illustrated works.
Ouvrages illustrés.

Added entries:

Velde, Henry van de, 1863-1957, architect.
Föhl, Thomas, contributor.
Holzherr, Florian, photographer (expression).
Rabe, Thomas, writer of preface.
De Wilde, Peter, writer of preface.

Holdings:

Location: Library main m 325232
Call No.: 325232
Copy: 1
Status: Available

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