21. ULB - Building A

Facing Avenue Franklin Roosevelt, Building A (as it is called today) was constructed between 1924 and 1928 by architect Alexis DUMONT, thanks to American financial support in the aftermath of World War I. It comprises three parts, all neo-Baroque, set back and completed by a tower. Rather uniquely, the building combines a historicist envelope (somewhat anachronistic) with modern space design: clear and rational ways of moving around, natural light and particular attention to detail (metal window frames, wrought iron railings, tiling, etc.). The main structure once housed the administrative services of the University on the ground floor and the library upstairs. The tower, a feature dictated by the American programme, is conceived as a "Memorial Tower" intended to commemorate the generous gesture of the United States. The two remaining side buildings were formerly dedicated to the faculties of Law and Philosophy and Letters, each organized around a central courtyard.

Arch. Alexis DUMONT, 1926

18/10/2025

FR	10:00; 11:30; 14:00; 15:30; 17:00
NL	10:30; 14:30
EN	12:00; 16:00

19/10/2025

FR	10:30; 12:00 14:30; 16:00
NL	10:00; 14:00; 17:00
EN	11:30; 15:30

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