Paul Hankar

(1859–1901) architect, designer (1859–1901)

Paul Hankar (Belgium, 1859–1901) is listed in the catalogue as an architect. By year of birth, Paul Hankar belongs to the chapter ‘Industrialisation’ in this site’s history of architecture.

Paul Hankar was born in Frameries and died in Brussels. Paul Hankar trained at Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Brussels. Wikidata associates Paul Hankar with Art Nouveau.

One of the best-known works is ‘Hankar House’. The catalogue has 2 buildings by Paul Hankar. The dated buildings span the years 1893–1897. The buildings are in Ixelles and Saint-Gilles. According to Wikidata, buildings by Paul Hankar belong to the ‘Art Nouveau’ style.

Contemporary architects in the same chapter include Walter Crane, Maria Sahlin, Antoni Gaudí, Louis Sullivan, and Carlo Bugatti.