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
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.
The Family Grave is Renovated
In 2016, the Schellekens family grave at the municipal cemetery on Kwakkelstraat 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