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Origin and history

The house at 28 Rue du Maréchal-Foch in Roubaix was built in 1893 by Belgian architect Auguste-Georges Dubois for his father. This building is part of Art Nouveau, contemporary of the creations of Horta in Brussels. Its originality lies in its adornment of glazed green bricks, rare for the era, as well as in its carved decorations, notably the cartridges dating back to the construction and the female figures in terracotta adorning the frieze of the first floor. Inside, the living room retains a box ceiling, a witness to the care of ornamentation.

The façade and the roof on the street were inscribed in the Historical Monuments by order of 12 August 1998, thus recognizing the heritage value of this achievement. The house illustrates the influence of Belgian architects in northern France at the end of the 19th century, a period marked by industrial and artistic growth. Its style, combining decorative innovation and traditional materials, reflects the cultural exchanges between Belgium and the Lille region.

Although the accuracy of its location is considered mediocre (note of 5/10), the official address registered in the Merimée base confirms its location in the heart of Roubaix, a city that was then in full textile expansion. The protected elements are limited to the facade and roof, stressing the importance of preserving this architectural testimony of the late nineteenth century.

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