Guided Tours

 

Open House Jozef Schellekens & Carli Vanhout

Every third Wednesday of the month, the Architectural Conservation Trust opens its doors.

At 2:00 PM, the guided tour begins at the Jozef Schellekens House – an icon of Belgian modernism.
Address: Steenweg op Mol 66, 2300 Turnhout

From there, we will walk to the Carli Vanhout House and Studio, where the tradition of modernist craftsmanship continues.
Address: Parklaan 146, 2300 Turnhout

Over the course of approximately two hours, curator Jan Vanhout will guide you through the stories, anecdotes and hidden details that bring several generations of architecture to life.

The guided tour is available in Dutch or English.

Practical information

  • Price: €30 per participant
  • Registration:
    Please transfer the participation fee no later than the Monday before your visit to:
    Projectstudie- en Coördinatie nv
    IBAN: BE39 7330 0937 8819
    BIC: KREDBEBB
  • Group size: Maximum 10 participants

Next guided tours:

October 21
Reservations: 9/10

November 4
Reservations: 1/10

Customised Tours

 

If you would like to visit us on another day, we are delighted to welcome you for a private tour. You can find the different types of tours we offer in the list below.

Simply suggest a few possible dates for your visit and mention:
The type of tour, the number of participants, and whether you would like us to include a culinary experience as an extra touch.

Fill out the form below and we will contact you as soon as possible.

The House of Architect Jozef Schellekens

Discover the iconic modernist home of Jozef Schellekens with a tour. A unique behind-the-scenes look at this masterpiece from 1936, with commentary on the architecture, the restoration project and Schellekens’ life.
€150: up to 10 people
€15 per person for large groups

The House of Architect Josef Schellekens & the House and Studio of Carli Vanhout

The tour can be extended with a visit to the nearby house and studio, as well as the sun house behind it, of architect Carli Vanhout, a striking example of Brutalist architecture from the 1960s.
€300: up to 10 people
€30 per person for large groups

An Architectural Walk around Turnhout

Walk past iconic buildings by Jozef and Paul Schellekens & Carli and Luc Vanhout. Discover Modernist, Brutalist, and contemporary architecture in the heart of Turnhout on a journey that spans three generations.
€450: up to 10 people
€45 per person for large groups

A Cycling Route along the Turnhout School

Explore the heritage of the Turnhout School in and around Turnhout. This cycling route takes you past striking examples of Modernist and Brutalist architecture, connected by a distinctive and locally rooted architectural style.
€650: up to 10 people
€65 per person for large groups

Guided Tours

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