Graduation from the Saint Lucas Institute in Brussels
Carli Vanhout graduated as an architect from the Saint Lucas Institute in Brussels in 1956. This marked the beginning of his career as an architect who would go on to leave his mark on the architecture of the region.
Marriage to Mia Schellekens
Carli Vanhout married Mia Schellekens, the daughter of Jozef Schellekens, in 1958. This created a close family bond between two architectural families, which influenced not only their private lives but also their professional environment.
The Death of Carli Vanhout
Carli Vanhout died in 2000 following a tragic accident, shortly after expansion plans for the De Warande Cultural Centre in Turnhout had been presented. His unexpected death represented a great loss for the architectural world and for the region.
His First TMH Commission (25 Homes in Baarle Hertog)
In 1959, Carli Vanhout received his first major commission from the Turnhout Social Housing Association: 25 homes in Baarle-Hertog. This project marked the beginning of his career as an architect.
The De Warande Cultural Centre
In the 1960s, Carli Vanhout, Frans Schoeters and Eugène Wauters designed the De Warande Cultural Centre in Turnhout, with Paul Schellekens involved as a student. The building, opened in 1972, developed into a leading cultural centre.
The House and Studio of Carli Vanhout
In 1964, Carli Vanhout built his house and studio in Turnhout with Paul Schellekens. The residence combines a studio and living space that are separated by a patio. Notable elements include the raw concrete finish, a fireplace and a pond with stepping stones that lead to the hidden entrance.
Atelier Vanhout & Assocs.
In 1955, Carli Vanhout established Atelier Vanhout & Assocs. shortly after he graduated. It grew to become a leading architectural firm, introducing modernist and expressive architecture to Belgium.
The Birth of Carli Vanhout
Carli Vanhout was born on September 6, 1931, in Turnhout and was the son of a contractor in the Campine region. His youth was dominated by the world of construction, an environment that would heavily influence his later career as an architect.