Living in the Turnhout School
“With his own house on the Steenweg op Mol, architect Jozef Schellekens introduced modernism to the Campine region in the 1930s. Since December, Jef Vanhout, great-grandson of Schellekens, and Kaat Verbruggen, from flower atelier Ellis, have been living with their two sons in part of the iconic building.” Read the complete article from CittA (Gazet […]
A Visit by Herita
On Saturday, September 8, 2018, we organised a number of exclusive, paid activities in exceptional monuments for Herita members. More info: https://www.openmonumentendag.be/agenda/ledenactiviteitenhttps://www.openmonumentendag.be/de-kleinzoon-van-de-architect-leidt-je-rond-bij-woning-schellekens-een-avant-gardistische-parel-de
Open Heritage Day & the Architecture Festival
The Schellekens residence was open for viewing during Open Heritage Day as part of the Architecture Festival. It was an ideal opportunity for individual visitors. When: Sunday, September 10 Visitors are requested to register via this registration form:https://www.vai.be/nl/inschrijvingsformulier-rondleiding-architectenwoning-jozef-schellekens More information:www.openmonumentendag.bewww.festivalvandearchitectuur.be
Visit from Interbellum VZW
On Saturday, May 13, we had the pleasure of welcoming several enthusiastic members of vzw Interbellum from Ghent to the residence, under the guidance of Hilde Cornelis from Ar-Tur. Once again, new souls were won over to this young heritage. Photos by Niek Vermeulen
International MOOOV 2017 Jury Visit
International jury of MOOOV 2017 visits the Schellekens residence.
Family Grave Renovated
In 2016, the Schellekens family grave at the Kwakkelstraat municipal cemetery in Turnhout was renovated.
Powow Launched
In Turnhout, a new meeting concept has seen the light of day. ‘POWOW, the art of meeting’ offers companies the opportunity to hold meetings in artists’ studios and other creative spaces. The initiators are Julie Vandenbroucke and Koen Snoeckx, who already have extensive experience in bringing together art and business. They received support from the […]
A Visit Led by Ar-Tur
Under the guidance of the now experienced guides from Ar-Tur, 40 individual visitors were able to visit the house on Sunday, October 16, 2016. More new souls won for this young heritage. Photos: Celine Ibe
Frank Sings
On December 9, 2016, Frank Mercelis sings in the Rivierenhof Open-air Theatre in Deurne, which was designed by his grandfather, architect Jozef Schellekens. Tickets via:http://www.ccdeurne.be/nl/event/32783/miniconcert-hommage-aan-mij
Act/Cut/Play
Last Wednesday the cast and crew of a short fashion film that falls under the ACT / CUT / PLAY project the privilege to be able to play in the beautiful Schellekens House. The house has such narrative and beauty that it was perfectly ‘cast’ in front of the house of our main character in […]