This house, built in 1893, was the first designed by Victor Horta in Art Nouveau style, and represents an essential step in the evolution of the Belgian architect.

[4] All typical Art Nouveau characteristics are already present in this early work of Horta: fine iron pillars and columns of the façade, sgraffito, stained glass, mosaics, and importance of natural light and decorative elements of floral inspiration.

In July 2006, the European heritage organisation Europa Nostra gave a "Medal" or second prize "for the meticulous restoration of an early masterpiece by Victor Horta and for the creation of a scenography that pays tribute to the private architecture of Brussels, while opening the door to an imaginary world.

It consisted of a suite of rooms on the left side of the building plot, flanked by a rather narrow entrance hall with stairs and a corridor that led to a small garden at the back.

In 2005, the Autrique House received the Medal of Europa Nostra for "the scrupulous restoration of an early masterpiece of Victor Horta, and for the creation of a scenography which pays tribute to the private architecture of Brussels and opens a door to an imaginary world."