Hidden in a forest outside Brussels, this 1936 chapel by Belgian architect Henry Lacoste is a rare surviving example of interwar modernist expression. On the market for €595,000, the 180sqm building sits on a 2,000sqm plot, offering an opportunity to restore or adapt a quietly significant architectural work.
Photography: courtesy of ArchitectenWoning.
Photography: courtesy of ArchitectenWoning.
Photography: courtesy of ArchitectenWoning.
Lacoste was known for merging traditional materials with modernist form. Here, his vision is evident in the chapel’s sweeping parabolic structure, vertical tower and rhythmic facade openings. Crafted in yellow brick with refined masonry and steel-framed windows, the building reflects the restrained strength and geometric clarity typical of Lacoste’s oeuvre.
The interior remains largely untouched, preserving its spatial purity and original proportions. High ceilings and generous glazing invite light into the central volume, while the surrounding forest enhances the sense of calm and isolation.
Set within one of Vlaams-Brabant’s most peaceful natural environments, the property presents an exceptional opportunity to reimagine a piece of Belgian architectural heritage for contemporary living or creative use.
Photography: courtesy of ArchitectenWoning.
Photography: courtesy of ArchitectenWoning.
Photography: courtesy of ArchitectenWoning.