Boulevard de la Sauvenière, Nos. 105-107

These twin houses were designed in 1903 by architect Arthur Snyers. They are organised in a strictly identical manner: the lateral brattice lighting the stairwells was innovative at the time and became a veritable signature element in the architect’s designs. The white, green and blue bricks are also another modern trait. However, many details vary between the two façades, paying witness to the obsession at the time for personalising each building. A comparison between the two is like a game of spot the difference: the shape of the picture windows, the materials of the oriel windows or bow windows (in stone or wood), the shape of the gable pediment (pointed or round), patterns of the ironwork (triangular on the left, curved on the right), the gender of the heads supporting the oriel windows (man or woman), etc. Despite the disappearance of many elements such as the stained glass or sgraffito panels, amusing details can still be observed, such as the elegant plant-like hooks above the oriel windows and especially the panel depicting a pike amidst aquatic plants.