As part of Brussels’ 2025 Year of Art Deco, the Brussels Art Deco Society organised an extensive programme around the 17th edition of the World Congress on Art Deco®. Brussels welcomed 120 international participants for a three-day post-congress event featuring guided tours of restored interiors, iconic private homes, museums and walks through historic districts. The programme concluded with a gala at Villa Empain and further strengthened international networks surrounding the architectural movement.

In 2025, the Art & History Museum opened two new rooms dedicated to Belgian decorative arts. 19th century, Art Nouveau and Art Deco masterpieces by Henry van de Velde, Paul Hankar, Serrurier-Bovy and Philippe and Marcel Wolfers are showcased across 1,200m². The restored winter garden by Victor Horta forms the central showpiece. The understated scenography aligns perfectly with the historic architecture, allowing the collection to stand out and be fully appreciated.

In 2025, Mini-Europe added a new international dimension to its offer with the inclusion of two Polish monuments: Łazienki Palace and the Chopin Monument from Warsaw. With over 350 miniatures, the park today reflects the continent’s rich cultural and architectural diversity. The new installations are the result of two years of meticulous research and craftsmanship, receiving extensive coverage in the Polish press. This has further strengthened Mini-Europe’s reputation as a permanent fixture in Brussels.

The Standard Brussels opened in early 2025 in the city’s Northern district and was the international hotel brand’s first Belgian branch. The hotel offers 200 rooms, a lobby restaurant and a bar. Not to mention its rooftop terrace, complete with a garden and restaurant on the 29th floor, offering panoramic views of the city. The interior, designed by Brussels architect Bernard Dubois, seamlessly fits the contemporary atmosphere of the ZIN project in the former WTC towers. The hotel serves as a new urban hub in a rapidly evolving district.

In 2025, Viage celebrated its 15th anniversary. The casino on boulevard Anspach opened its doors to a wide range of Brussels talent. Over 86 artists, craftspeople and partners exhibited their work. Saskia Shutt Jewelry created a silver brooch for employees and Ryck Wane designed a graffiti skateboard. The anniversary show brought together music, dance, design and gastronomy. The project strengthened local networks and showcased Brussels creativity and craftsmanship.