Michel Polak

(1885–1948) belgisk arkitekt

Michel Polak (Belgium, 1885–1948) is listed in the catalogue as an architect. By year of birth, Michel Polak belongs to the chapter ‘Modernism’ in this site’s history of architecture.

Michel Polak was born in Mexico City and died in Etterbeek. Michel Polak trained at Beaux-Arts de Paris and ETH Zurich.

One of the best-known works is ‘Villa Empain’. The catalogue has 3 buildings by Michel Polak. The dated buildings span the years 1927–1930. The buildings are in Brussels and Bryssel. According to Wikidata, buildings by Michel Polak belong to the ‘Contemporary architecture’ style.

Contemporary architects in the same chapter include Huib Hoste, Jules Ghobert, Gunnar Asplund, Gunnar Asplund, and Lilly Reich.

• Europabyggnaden
• Villa Empain
• Hotel Le Plaza, Brussels