Belgium‘s national train and rail museum Train World in Schaerbeek (Schaarbeek) in Brussels proposes a new temporary exhibition: ‘Draw me a train‘ (‘Van schets tot trein‘,’Dessine-moi un train‘). The exhibition opens on Thursday 19 September 2024 and closes on Sunday 11 May 2025.
Tag: Architecture
ANTWERP | First design for Droogdokkensite revamp
The preliminary design for the first phase of the environmental construction at the Droogdokkensite or Dry Docks Site at Het Eilandje has been approved by the City of Antwerp government. It concerns the reconstruction of the public space around Dry Dock 1, where Port World or Havenwereld and a new place for youth will be…
ANTWERP | Wapper to feature water and be more open to offer a view on the Rubens House
The City of Antwerp wants to redesign the Wapper, the iconic elongated square centrally on the Meir, into a new and contemporary city square. It should become a logical and inviting link on Via Sinjoor.
ANTWERP | Daniel Libeskind and Fernand Huts’ controversial Boerentoren redesign dropped, but skyscraper will get new viewing platform
In Zurich, where Katoen Natie leader and multimillionaire Fernand Huts presented his T-rex skeleton, the self-proclaimed philanthropist announced the very controversial redesign of the Boerentoren in Antwerp is being dropped. Renown architect Daniel Libeskind goes back to the drawing board.
ANTWERP | Restoration of Vleeshuis to start in 2025
The restoration plans for the Vleeshuis or Butcher’s Hall in Antwerp are shifting up a gear. If everything goes according to plan, the works will start in 2025. Both the exterior and the interior of the monument and museum are being thoroughly addressed, Museum Vleeshuis says.
The Acropolis of Athens
During a lovely dinner in February 2023, Steve, Philippe and I decided to visit Athens during the – Catholic – Easter Holiday. As I was lucky to have the full Easter weekend – Saturday, Sunday and Monday – off, I booked flights and a room. Steve and Philippe arrived in the capital of Greece two…
AREAS OF ANTWERP | St. James’ Church (Sint-Jacobskerk)
In November 2022, renovation works started on the east side of St. James’ Church or Sint-Jacobskerk in Antwerp. So when that was announced and before that area was closed off from the public, I went to visit the church.
ANTWERP | Procedure for cyclists and pedestrian Scheldt Bridge to be elaborated
Following the example of the Flemish Government, the City of Antwerp council decided to further develop the procedure for the Scheldt Bridge. This is the preferred variant for an additional pedestrian and cyclist crossing of the Scheldt in the context of De Grote Verbinding (The Great Connection). If everything goes smoothly, the concrete specifications can…
Climb Antwerp Cathedral of Our Lady’s belfry tower
From 1 April 2023, and it’s no April’s Fool, you can climb the tower or belfry of Antwerp‘s Cathedral of Our Lady. The climbing tours are hosted by Museum Vleeshuis.
ANTWERP | Murals to return to Voetgangerstunnel
The Roads and Traffic Agency (Agentschap Wegen en Verkeer) will restore the original frescoes in the St. Anne’s Pedestrian Tunnel or Sint-Annavoetgangerstunnel this year. Antwerp resident Karel Gilleir (74) has been striving for the restoration since 2013.