A Visit by Silver Compass
June 20, 2024 We recently had the honour of welcoming the Silver Compass, an inspiring women’s group, for an exclusive visit to the Architectural Conservation Trust. This special moment marked the first complete tour through these four buildings that reflect the architectural vision of three generations of architects. The tour was conducted by architect Luc […]
RIMOWA’s Journey through the Iconic House of Jozef Schellekens
As a tribute to the importance of art, design and architecture of our modernist heritage, RIMOWA, a brand that is part of the LVMH group, takes you on a journey through the iconic house of Belgian modernist architect Jozef Schellekens. Located in Turnhout, Antwerp province, this listed property, both inside and out is one of […]
The Home Continues to Inspire
Beautiful article in the weekend supplement Citta of the Gazet van Antwerpen – March 16, 2024
Peter and Sarah Schellekens Visit the (Grand)Parental Home
Peter Bernaerts writes the following: Domestic brick modernism, it seems contradictory. What was quickly described by the general public, especially around mid-1930 in Turnhout, as cold and distant, the Schellekens house is anything but. The duplex, one part of which could be visited with gifted storyteller, son Peter Schellekens as guide, conceals behind its façade […]
Homes for Modernists
The residence of architect Jozef Schellekens receives an honourable place in the book ‘Homes for Modernists’, published by Lannoo Publishers. With special thanks to Thijs Demeulemeester and Jan Verlinde for the beautiful reportage. Since the residence was renovated in 2012 under the leadership of his grandson, architect Luc Vanhout, on the occasion of ‘Turnhout, Cultural […]
The Re-use of Modernist Buildings
January 21, 2022 In 2022, Riens Smet, the granddaughter of architect Karel Beuten – the husband of Lieve Schellekens and thus son-in-law of Jozef Schellekens – completed her master’s thesis in Interior Architecture. She focused on the architectural structure and spatial principles of her great-grandfather Jozef Schellekens’ residence. The residence served as a magnificent example […]
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 Knack Weekend and Ar-Tur Bicycle Tour
” REPORT – On Sunday, June 17, 2018, one hundred architecture enthusiasts from across Belgium descended upon what Knack Weekend once called “the mecca of innovative architecture”. Four examples of Turnhout’s progressive architecture were visited by bicycle. With attention given to both stories from the past and challenges for the future. “ https://centrum.ar-tur.be/2018/07/03/verslag-fietsen-langs-vernieuwende-architectuur
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